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Olmegard Am is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. The alternative uses of Olmegard Am have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Olmegard Am depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Olmegard Am include Upper respiratory tract infection. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Olmegard Am as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Olmegard Am are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Olmegard Am's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Mild while nursing. It is important to know if Olmegard Am has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Olmegard Am related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Olmegard Am since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Olmegard Am are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Olmegard Am have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Olmegard Am is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Olmegard Am 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 Olmegard Am safe for pregnant women?
Olmegard Am has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Olmegard Am without medical advice.
Is the use of Olmegard Am safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Olmegard Am on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Olmegard Am on the Kidneys?
Olmegard Am may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Olmegard Am on the Liver?
Olmegard Am has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Olmegard Am on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Olmegard Am on the heart have been reported.
Olmegard Am 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 Olmegard Am unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Olmegard Am habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Olmegard Am.
Interaction between Food and Olmegard Am
Some foods when eaten with Olmegard Am can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Olmegard Am
Taking Olmegard Am with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Rarely, Olmegard 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.
Yes, Olmegard 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.
Olmegard Am is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation.
Yes, you can take it with seafood safely if you are not allergic to seafood. However, there is a lot of scientific evidence that Olmegard Am has shown very strong interaction with grapefruit juice hence you are highly recommended to avoid grapefruit juice with this drug.
Olmegard Am is safe to take a long time, even for the rest of life. In fact, it works well I you take it for a long time.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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