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Olevo is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet, Infusion. Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Olevo have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Olevo depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Olevo can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Olevo normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Olevo's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. Further, the section on Olevo related warnings talks about Olevo's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Olevo can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Olevo in conditions like Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG). Other contraindications of Olevo have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Olevo may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Olevo is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Olevo is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Olevo safe for pregnant women?
Olevo may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Olevo again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Olevo safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Olevo. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Olevo on the Kidneys?
Olevo rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Olevo on the Liver?
Olevo is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Olevo on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Olevo for the heart.
Olevo should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Olevo unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Olevo habit forming or addictive?
Olevo is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Olevo. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Olevo is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Olevo cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Olevo
When consumed with certain foods, Olevo may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Olevo
Side effects of drinking alcohol and taking Olevo at the same time are rare and minor. However, if you face any side effects, talk to your doctor immediately.
Take Olevo as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed.
Yes, you can take Olevo for UTI infection. It is active against the bacteria which causes UTI infection. However, you must take the entire course of this medicine and do not discontinue medicine in the midway.
Avoid taking Olevo along with milk. It reduces the effectiveness of medicine by reducing the absorption of a drug. Please consult your doctor before consuming this medicine with milk.
Olevo is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by inhibiting the bacterial cell division and stops the working of enzyme which is responsible for cell division. It is effective against a large number of bacteria, even those bacteria which are resistant to other drugs.
Discontinuing Olevo on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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