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Olmezest 20 Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. High BP are some of its major therapeutic uses. Olmezest 20 Tablet 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 Olmezest 20 Tablet. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Olmezest 20 Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Upper respiratory tract infection. While these are the most often observed Olmezest 20 Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Olmezest 20 Tablet 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 Olmezest 20 Tablet is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Olmezest 20 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Olmezest 20 Tablet related warnings section.
Olmezest 20 Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Olmezest 20 Tablet in conditions like Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate), Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension). Other contraindications of Olmezest 20 Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Olmezest 20 Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Olmezest 20 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Olmezest 20 Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main 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 Olmezest 20 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Olmezest 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 20 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Olmezest has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Olmezest 20 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Olmezest has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Olmezest 20 Tablet on the Liver?
Side effects of Olmezest rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Olmezest 20 Tablet on the Heart?
Olmezest is rarely harmful for the heart.
Olmezest 20 Tablet 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 20 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Olmezest 20 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Olmezest 20 Tablet.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Olmezest 20 Tablet can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Olmezest 20 Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Olmezest 20 Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Olmezest 20 Tablet
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Olmezest 20 Tablet to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Olmezest 20 Tablet
Taking Olmezest 20 Tablet with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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