Olsertain Am Active is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Other than this, Olsertain Am Active has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Olsertain Am Active depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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.
Common side effects of Olsertain Am Active include Upper respiratory tract infection. While these are the most often observed Olsertain Am Active side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Olsertain Am Active go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Olsertain Am Active is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Olsertain Am Active's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Olsertain Am Active related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Olsertain Am Active since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Olsertain Am Active have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Olsertain Am Active may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Olsertain Am Active is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Olsertain Am Active 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 Olsertain Am Active is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Olsertain Am Active safe for pregnant women?
Olsertain AM Active can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Olsertain Am Active safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Olsertain AM Active as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Olsertain Am Active on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Olsertain AM Active on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Olsertain Am Active on the Liver?
Olsertain AM Active may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Olsertain Am Active on the Heart?
Olsertain AM Active is rarely harmful for the heart.
Olsertain Am Active 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 Olsertain Am Active unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Olsertain Am Active habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Olsertain Am Active.
Interaction between Food and Olsertain Am Active
Taking Olsertain Am Active with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Olsertain Am Active
Consumption of alcohol and Olsertain Am Active together may have severe effects on your health.
Olsertain AM Active is a brand name of amlodipine. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called calcium channel blocker. It is available in solid oral dosage forms like tablet and capsule. It is used in the treatment of high blood pressure (high BP) and coronary artery disease. It is not recommended for heart failure. It is also used in the treatment of angina (chest pain).
Olsertain AM Active 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, Olsertain AM Active 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.
Yes, you can take it with seafood safely if you are not allergic to seafood. However, there is a lot of scientific evidence that Olsertain AM Active has shown very strong interaction with grapefruit juice hence you are highly recommended to avoid grapefruit juice with this drug.
No, Olsertain AM Active 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.
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