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Olmetor 20 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of High BP. Secondary and off-label uses of Olmetor 20 Tablet have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Olmetor 20 Tablet. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Olmetor 20 Tablet include Upper respiratory tract infection. Some other side effects of Olmetor 20 Tablet have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Olmetor 20 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Olmetor 20 Tablet's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Olmetor 20 Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Olmetor 20 Tablet related warnings section.
Olmetor 20 Tablet is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate), Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension) are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Olmetor 20 Tablet contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Olmetor 20 Tablet with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Olmetor 20 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Olmetor 20 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Olmetor 20 Tablet is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Olmetor 20 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Olmetor. If you are pregnant, do not take Olmetor without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Olmetor 20 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Olmetor may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Olmetor 20 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Olmetor rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Olmetor 20 Tablet on the Liver?
Olmetor is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Olmetor 20 Tablet on the Heart?
Side effects of Olmetor rarely affect the heart.
Olmetor 20 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 Olmetor 20 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Olmetor 20 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Olmetor 20 Tablet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Olmetor 20 Tablet as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Olmetor 20 Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Olmetor 20 Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Olmetor 20 Tablet
When consumed with certain foods, Olmetor 20 Tablet may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Olmetor 20 Tablet
Taking Olmetor 20 Tablet with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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