Olbet AM: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Olbet AM Benefits & Uses

Olbet AM is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)

Olbet AM Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 5 mg amlodipine and 20 mg olmesartan
Geriatric	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 5 mg amlodipine and 20 mg olmesartan

Olbet AM Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Olbet AM is used -

Moderate

Ankle Swelling
Palpitations (fluttering in chest)
Edema
Peripheral Edema
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Bloody Urine

Mild

Fatigue
Drowsiness
Flushing
Headache
Nausea or vomiting
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
पेट दर्द
Weight gain
Nasal congestion
Running nose
Difficulty breathing
Cough
Back Pain (Read More - From Heat Therapy to Herbal Teas: Home Remedies for Back Pain)
Rhinitis
Rash

Common

Upper respiratory tract infection

Olbet AM Related Warnings

Is the use of Olbet AM safe for pregnant women?

Olbet AM has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Olbet AM without medical advice.
Is the use of Olbet AM safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Olbet AM for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Olbet AM on the Kidneys?

Olbet AM rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Olbet AM on the Liver?

Olbet AM may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Olbet AM on the Heart?

Olbet AM may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Severe Interaction of Olbet AM with Other Drugs

Olbet AM should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Itraconazole

Tizanidine

Simvastatin,Ezetimibe

Isoniazid,Pyrazinamide,Rifampicin

Aliskiren

Tizanidine

Moderate

Olbet AM Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Olbet AM unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Low Blood Pressure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Liver Disease
Heart Failure
Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease
Diabetes
Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate)
Low Blood Pressure
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Olbet AM

Is this Olbet AM habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Olbet AM has not been reported.

Olbet AM Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Olbet AM

Some foods when eaten with Olbet AM can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Olbet AM

Taking Olbet AM with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Frequently asked Questions about Olbet AM

Question about 6 years ago

How to take [Mediciine]?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Olbet AM comes in form of a tablet and ideally, it should be taken by mouth once daily as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with food or without food at any time of the day. Precautions must be taken in patients with liver disease, diabetes, and hypothyroidism.

Question about 5 years ago

Can i take Olbet AM with seafood ?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, you can take it with seafood safely if you are not allergic to seafood. However, there is a lot of scientific evidence that Olbet AM has shown very strong interaction with grapefruit juice hence you are highly recommended to avoid grapefruit juice with this drug.

Question almost 6 years ago

Does Olbet AM cause edema?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Olbet AM can cause edema. It is the most common side effects of this drug. Usually swelling occurs in feet and ankle. If these effects cause troublesome, then consult your doctor regarding whether this effect arises due to amlodipine consumption or not. If yes, then you can stop taking this medicine with the help of doctor because of alternate treatment are also available. However, it is dose-related effects if taken a low dose, chances of edema are very less if consuming high dose the chances of edema are high.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Olbet AM along with ibuprofen?

Yes, Olbet AM can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking ibuprofen do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Olbet AM cause arrhythmia (Irregular heart beat)?

Dr. Prakash kumar MBBS , General Physician

Rarely, Olbet AM causes arrhythmia (Irregular heartbeat). However, if you experience any fluctuation in heart rate after consuming this drug, please inform to a doctor and follow his/her instructions.