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Olmesafe Am is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Olmesafe Am have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Olmesafe Am depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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.
Olmesafe Am also has some side effects, the most common being Upper respiratory tract infection. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Olmesafe Am can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Olmesafe Am go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Olmesafe Am has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Olmesafe Am's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Olmesafe Am related warnings section.
Olmesafe Am is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Olmesafe Am have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Olmesafe Am with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Olmesafe Am is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Olmesafe 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 Olmesafe Am safe for pregnant women?
Olmesafe AM can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Olmesafe Am safe during breastfeeding?
Olmesafe AM has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Olmesafe Am on the Kidneys?
Olmesafe AM rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Olmesafe Am on the Liver?
Side effects of Olmesafe AM rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Olmesafe Am on the Heart?
Olmesafe AM has very mild side effects on the heart.
Olmesafe 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 Olmesafe Am unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Olmesafe Am habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Olmesafe Am.
Interaction between Food and Olmesafe Am
Olmesafe Am may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Olmesafe Am
Taking alcohol with Olmesafe Am can be dangerous.
No, Olmesafe AM should not be discontinued on your own. Discontinuation of a drug on your own can cause some serious problem such as blood pressure or chest pain which lead to heart attack and stroke. So before stopping this medicine, you must consult your doctor, he/she may switch your treatment if you can not tolerate this drug.
Yes, Olmesafe AM is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed at regular doses such as palpitation, abdominal pain, sleepiness, swelling, and flushing. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Olmesafe AM comes in form of a tablet and ideally, it should be taken by mouth once daily as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with food or without food at any time of the day. Precautions must be taken in patients with liver disease, diabetes, and hypothyroidism.
Olmesafe AM is calcium channel blocker. It works by inhibiting the movement of calcium into vascular smooth muscle cells and cardiac cells which inhibits the contraction of cardiac muscle and vascular smooth muscle and reduce electrical conduction within heart cell and dilate blood vessel. Dilation of the blood vessel reduces the blood pressure.
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