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Olmesar A is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Olmesar A also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Olmesar A. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Olmesar A also has some side effects, the most common being Upper respiratory tract infection. While these are the most often observed Olmesar A side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Olmesar A go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Olmesar A is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Olmesar A related warnings talks about Olmesar A's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Olmesar A is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Olmesar A have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Olmesar A may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Olmesar A is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Olmesar A 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 Olmesar A safe for pregnant women?
Olmesar A 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 Olmesar A safe during breastfeeding?
Olmesar A may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Olmesar A on the Kidneys?
Olmesar A rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Olmesar A on the Liver?
Side effects of Olmesar A rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Olmesar A on the Heart?
Olmesar A is rarely harmful for the heart.
Olmesar A 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 Olmesar A unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Olmesar A habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Olmesar A has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Olmesar A
Taking Olmesar A with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Olmesar A
Consumption of alcohol and Olmesar A together may have severe effects on your health.
Yes, Olmesar A can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking ibuprofen do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
No, Olmesar A is not harmful to a kidney. However, it can cause some urinary problem such as urine retention and difficulty in passing urine. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above while taking this drug.
Olmesar A 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.
Yes, Olmesar A can cause erectile dysfunction. It is uncommon side effects of this drug. If you experience erectile dysfunction after consuming this drug, please inform to a doctor, they might give you an alternate therapy.
Yes, Olmesar A 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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