Olmy A is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. The alternative uses of Olmy A have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Olmy A 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.
Olmy A also has some side effects, the most common being Upper respiratory tract infection. Some other side effects of Olmy A have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Olmy A go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Olmy A is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Olmy A's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Olmy A related warnings section.
Olmy 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 conditions have been mentioned below in the Olmy A contraindications section.
Additionally, Olmy A may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Olmy A is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Olmy 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Olmy A is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Olmy A safe for pregnant women?
Olmy A can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Olmy A safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Olmy A for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Olmy A on the Kidneys?
Olmy A rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Olmy A on the Liver?
Olmy A may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Olmy A on the Heart?
Olmy A is rarely harmful for the heart.
Olmy 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 Olmy A unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Olmy A habit forming or addictive?
Olmy A is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Olmy A
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Olmy A to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Olmy A
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Olmy A as it can have severe side effects.
No, Olmy A 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.
No, Olmy A does not cause diabetes. It has not been reported to cause diabetes. However, Olmy A might increase your blood sugar levels slightly, healthy people can tolerate it easily while diabetic patients might face some spike in blood sugar levels. So, if you have diabetes keep a check on your blood sugar levels and in case of a sudden spike inform your doctor and take medicines accordingly.
Rarely, Olmy A causes arrhythmia (Irregular heartbeat). However, if you experience any fluctuation in heart rate after consuming this drug, please inform to a doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Olmy A is calcium channel blocker. It works by inhibiting the movement of calcium into vascular smooth muscle cells and cardiac cells which inhibits the contraction of cardiac muscle and vascular smooth muscle and reduce electrical conduction within heart cell and dilate blood vessel. Dilation of the blood vessel reduces the blood pressure.
Yes, Olmy 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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