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Olmo is a prescription drug, available for use as Cream, Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of High BP. The alternative uses of Olmo have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Olmo depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Olmo include Upper respiratory tract infection. While these are the most often observed Olmo side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Olmo normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Olmo is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Olmo's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Olmo is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate), Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension) as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Olmo have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Olmo may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Olmo is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Olmo is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Olmo safe for pregnant women?
Olmo shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Olmo safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Olmo on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Olmo on the Kidneys?
Olmo may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Olmo on the Liver?
Olmo may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Olmo on the Heart?
Olmo is rarely harmful for the heart.
Olmo 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 Olmo unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Olmo habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Olmo.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Olmo. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Olmo is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Olmo is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Olmo
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Olmo to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Olmo
Consuming Olmo with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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