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Olkem Am is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. The alternative uses of Olkem Am have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Olkem Am depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Olkem Am include Upper respiratory tract infection. While these are the most often observed Olkem Am side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Olkem Am are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Olkem Am has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Olkem Am's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Olkem Am can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Olkem Am in conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Olkem Am contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Olkem Am with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Olkem Am is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Olkem Am 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 Olkem Am is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Olkem Am safe for pregnant women?
Olkem AM 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 Olkem Am safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Olkem AM for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Olkem Am on the Kidneys?
Olkem AM has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Olkem Am on the Liver?
Olkem AM has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Olkem Am on the Heart?
Side effects of Olkem AM rarely affect the heart.
Olkem Am 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 Olkem Am unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Olkem Am habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Olkem Am.
Interaction between Food and Olkem Am
Taking Olkem Am with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Olkem Am
Consumption of alcohol and Olkem Am together may have severe effects on your health.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Norvasc® (amlodipine besylate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 540, 549, 550
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 147-148
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Benicar (olmesartan medoxomil)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 507
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 169-173
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Norvasc® (amlodipine besylate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 540, 549, 550
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 147-148
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Benicar (olmesartan medoxomil)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 507
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 169-173