Olmezest Am is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. The alternative uses of Olmezest Am have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Olmezest Am. 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 most common side effects of Olmezest Am are Upper respiratory tract infection. While these are the most often observed Olmezest Am side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Olmezest Am normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Olmezest Am's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Mild while nursing. Further, the section on Olmezest Am related warnings talks about Olmezest Am's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Olmezest 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 conditions have been mentioned below in the Olmezest Am contraindications section.
Besides this, Olmezest Am may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Olmezest Am is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Olmezest 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Olmezest Am is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Olmezest Am safe for pregnant women?
Olmezest 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 Olmezest Am safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Olmezest AM for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Olmezest Am on the Kidneys?
Olmezest AM has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Olmezest Am on the Liver?
Side effects of Olmezest AM rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Olmezest Am on the Heart?
Side effects of Olmezest AM rarely affect the heart.
Olmezest 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 Olmezest Am unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Olmezest Am habit forming or addictive?
Olmezest Am does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Olmezest Am
Olmezest 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 Olmezest Am
Taking alcohol with Olmezest Am can be dangerous.
Yes, Olmezest AM can be taken with telmisartan. As per clinical studies, no harmful interaction has been reported after taking them. However, do not take it without doctors advise. A fixed-dose combination of Olmezest AM and telmisartan is available in the market which is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).
No, Olmezest 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.
Olmezest 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, Olmezest AM can cause edema. It is the most common side effects of this drug. Usually swelling occurs in feet and ankle. If these effects cause troublesome, then consult your doctor regarding whether this effect arises due to amlodipine consumption or not. If yes, then you can stop taking this medicine with the help of doctor because of alternate treatment are also available. However, it is dose-related effects if taken a low dose, chances of edema are very less if consuming high dose the chances of edema are high.
Yes, Olmezest AM 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.
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