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Olmy is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of High BP. Other than this, Olmy has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Olmy. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Olmy include Upper respiratory tract infection. While these are the most often observed Olmy side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Olmy normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Olmy is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Olmy has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Olmy related warnings section.
Olmy can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Olmy in conditions like Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate), Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension). Other contraindications of Olmy have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Olmy may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Olmy is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Olmy 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 Olmy safe for pregnant women?
Olmy has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Olmy without medical advice.
Is the use of Olmy safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Olmy as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Olmy on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Olmy on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Olmy on the Liver?
Olmy may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Olmy on the Heart?
Olmy is rarely harmful for the heart.
Olmy 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 unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Olmy habit forming or addictive?
Olmy is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Olmy, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Olmy can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Olmy is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Olmy cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Olmy
Some foods when eaten with Olmy can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Olmy
Taking Olmy 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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