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Olmetor AM 20 Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Olmetor AM 20 Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Olmetor AM 20 Tablet. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Olmetor AM 20 Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Upper respiratory tract infection. Some other side effects of Olmetor AM 20 Tablet have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Olmetor AM 20 Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Olmetor AM 20 Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Mild while nursing. Warnings related to Olmetor AM 20 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Olmetor AM 20 Tablet 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. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Olmetor AM 20 Tablet contraindications section.
Besides this, Olmetor AM 20 Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Olmetor AM 20 Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Olmetor AM 20 Tablet 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 Olmetor AM 20 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Olmetor 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 Olmetor AM 20 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Olmetor AM may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Olmetor AM 20 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Olmetor AM has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Olmetor AM 20 Tablet on the Liver?
Olmetor AM is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Olmetor AM 20 Tablet on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Olmetor AM on the heart have been reported.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Olmetor AM 20 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Olmetor AM 20 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Olmetor AM 20 Tablet.
Interaction between Food and Olmetor AM 20 Tablet
Some foods when eaten with Olmetor AM 20 Tablet can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Olmetor AM 20 Tablet
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Olmetor AM 20 Tablet as it can have severe side effects.
Yes, Olmetor AM can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking ibuprofen do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Olmetor AM is safe to take a long time, even for the rest of life. In fact, it works well I you take it for a long time.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing stomach upset after taking this medicine.
No, Olmetor 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.
Olmetor AM comes in form of a tablet and ideally, it should be taken by mouth once daily as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with food or without food at any time of the day. Precautions must be taken in patients with liver disease, diabetes, and hypothyroidism.
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