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Olmax M is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Olmax M have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Olmax M 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. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Olmax M are Upper respiratory tract infection, Slow heart rate (pulse). Some other side effects of Olmax M have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Olmax M go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Olmax M has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Olmax M's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate), Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate) must refrain from the use of Olmax M since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Olmax M are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Olmax M may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Olmax M, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Olmax M is used to treat the following -
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
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Is the use of Olmax M safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Olmax M. If you are pregnant, do not take Olmax M without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Olmax M safe during breastfeeding?
Olmax M may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Olmax M on the Kidneys?
Olmax M is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Olmax M on the Liver?
Olmax M has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Olmax M on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Olmax M on the heart have been reported.
Olmax M 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 Olmax M unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Olmax M habit forming or addictive?
Olmax M does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Olmax M
Taking Olmax M with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Olmax M
Taking alcohol with Olmax M can be dangerous.
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