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Olmefit H is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. The alternative uses of Olmefit H have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Olmefit H depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Olmefit H are Upper respiratory tract infection. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Olmefit H as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Olmefit H are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Olmefit H's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Olmefit H's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Olmefit H can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Olmefit H in conditions like Asthma, Allergy, Kidney Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Olmefit H contraindications section.
Besides this, Olmefit H may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Olmefit H is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Olmefit H 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 Olmefit H safe for pregnant women?
Olmefit H should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Olmefit H safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Olmefit H on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Olmefit H on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Olmefit H on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Olmefit H on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Olmefit H on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Olmefit H on the Heart?
Olmefit H is rarely harmful for the heart.
Olmefit H 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 Olmefit H unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Olmefit H habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Olmefit H.
Interaction between Food and Olmefit H
Taking Olmefit H with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Olmefit H
Taking Olmefit H 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; Hydrochlorothiazide
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 582-586
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 446-448
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Benicar (olmesartan medoxomil)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 507
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 169-173
