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Olmetime 40 Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of High BP. Other than this, Olmetime 40 Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Olmetime 40 Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Olmetime 40 Tablet include Upper respiratory tract infection. Some other side effects of Olmetime 40 Tablet have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Olmetime 40 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.
It is also important to note that Olmetime 40 Tablet has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Olmetime 40 Tablet related warnings talks about Olmetime 40 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate), Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension) must refrain from the use of Olmetime 40 Tablet since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Olmetime 40 Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Olmetime 40 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Olmetime 40 Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Olmetime 40 Tablet 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 Olmetime 40 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Olmetime should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Olmetime 40 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Olmetime for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Olmetime 40 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Olmetime has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Olmetime 40 Tablet on the Liver?
Olmetime has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Olmetime 40 Tablet on the Heart?
Side effects of Olmetime rarely affect the heart.
Olmetime 40 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 Olmetime 40 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Olmetime 40 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Olmetime 40 Tablet.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Olmetime 40 Tablet, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Olmetime 40 Tablet can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Olmetime 40 Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Olmetime 40 Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Olmetime 40 Tablet
When consumed with certain foods, Olmetime 40 Tablet may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Olmetime 40 Tablet
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Olmetime 40 Tablet as it can have severe side effects.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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