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Olmetime Am is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Olmetime Am have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Olmetime Am 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. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Olmetime Am also has some side effects, the most common being Upper respiratory tract infection. While these are the most often observed Olmetime Am side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Olmetime Am 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.
In addition, Olmetime Am's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. In addition, Olmetime Am's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Olmetime Am related warnings section.
Olmetime Am is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Olmetime Am are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Olmetime Am may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Olmetime Am, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Olmetime 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 Olmetime Am is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Olmetime Am safe for pregnant women?
Olmetime AM can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Olmetime Am safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Olmetime AM on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Olmetime Am on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Olmetime AM on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Olmetime Am on the Liver?
Olmetime AM may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Olmetime Am on the Heart?
Side effects of Olmetime AM rarely affect the heart.
Olmetime 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 Olmetime Am unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Olmetime Am habit forming or addictive?
Olmetime Am is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Olmetime Am
Olmetime Am may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Olmetime Am
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Olmetime Am as it can have severe side effects.
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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
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