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Olglimide, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Diabetes.
The correct dosage of Olglimide depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Olglimide side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Olglimide are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Olglimide has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Olglimide related warnings talks about Olglimide's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Olglimide can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Olglimide in conditions like Heart Disease, Liver Disease, Kidney Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Olglimide contraindications section.
Besides this, Olglimide may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Olglimide is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Olglimide is used to treat the following -
Main 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
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Is the use of Olglimide safe for pregnant women?
Olglimide can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Olglimide right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Olglimide safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Olglimide for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Olglimide on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Olglimide. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Olglimide on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Olglimide. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Olglimide only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Olglimide on the Heart?
Olglimide may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Olglimide 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 Olglimide unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Olglimide habit forming or addictive?
Olglimide is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Olglimide as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Olglimide is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Olglimide is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Olglimide
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Olglimide, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Olglimide
Taking Olglimide with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Amaryl (glimepiride)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 272
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1156-1158