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Olmetor Am is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Olmetor Am also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Olmetor Am is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The most common side effects of Olmetor Am are Upper respiratory tract infection. Some other side effects of Olmetor Am have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Olmetor Am 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 Olmetor Am is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Olmetor Am has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Olmetor Am related warnings section.
Olmetor Am can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Olmetor Am in conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Olmetor Am contraindications section.
Besides this, Olmetor Am may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Olmetor Am is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Olmetor 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 Olmetor Am safe for pregnant women?
Olmetor AM 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 Olmetor Am safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Olmetor AM for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Olmetor Am on the Kidneys?
Olmetor AM rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Olmetor Am on the Liver?
Olmetor AM may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Olmetor Am on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Olmetor AM on the heart have been reported.
Olmetor 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 Olmetor Am unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Olmetor Am habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Olmetor Am.
Interaction between Food and Olmetor Am
Taking Olmetor Am with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Olmetor Am
Consuming Olmetor Am with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Yes, Olmetor 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.
Olmetor 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.
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.
No, Olmetor 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.
Olmetor 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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