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Olmy is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of High BP. Other than this, Olmy has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Olmy. 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.
Common side effects of Olmy include Upper respiratory tract infection. While these are the most often observed Olmy side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Olmy normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Olmy is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Olmy has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Olmy related warnings section.
Olmy can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Olmy in conditions like Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate), Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension). Other contraindications of Olmy have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Olmy may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Olmy is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Olmy 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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Is the use of Olmy safe for pregnant women?
Olmy can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Olmy safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Olmy as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Olmy on the Kidneys?
Olmy may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Olmy on the Liver?
Olmy is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Olmy on the Heart?
Olmy may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Olmy 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 Olmy unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Olmy habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Olmy has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Olmy. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Olmy is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Olmy for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Olmy
When consumed with certain foods, Olmy may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Olmy
Consuming Olmy with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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