Olmefit Am, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Olmefit Am also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Olmefit Am is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. 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 most common side effects of Olmefit Am are Upper respiratory tract infection. While these are the most often observed Olmefit Am side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Olmefit Am go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Olmefit Am is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Olmefit Am related warnings talks about Olmefit Am's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Olmefit Am 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 contraindications of Olmefit Am have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Olmefit Am may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Olmefit Am is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Olmefit 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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Is the use of Olmefit Am safe for pregnant women?
Olmefit AM has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Olmefit AM without medical advice.
Is the use of Olmefit Am safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Olmefit AM as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Olmefit Am on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Olmefit AM on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Olmefit Am on the Liver?
Olmefit AM has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Olmefit Am on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Olmefit AM on the heart have been reported.
Olmefit 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 Olmefit Am unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Olmefit Am habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Olmefit Am has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Olmefit Am
When consumed with certain foods, Olmefit Am may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Olmefit Am
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Olmefit Am as it can have severe side effects.
Yes, Olmefit AM can cause erectile dysfunction. It is uncommon side effects of this drug. If you experience erectile dysfunction after consuming this drug, please inform to a doctor, they might give you an alternate therapy.
Olmefit AM 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).
No, Olmefit AM 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.
Yes, you can take it with seafood safely if you are not allergic to seafood. However, there is a lot of scientific evidence that Olmefit AM has shown very strong interaction with grapefruit juice hence you are highly recommended to avoid grapefruit juice with this drug.
No, Olmefit AM is not harmful to a kidney. However, it can cause some urinary problem such as urine retention and difficulty in passing urine. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above while taking this drug.
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