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Olsavas Am Information

Olsavas Am is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Olsavas Am have also been mentioned below.

The optimal dosage of Olsavas Am is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Common side effects of Olsavas Am include Upper respiratory tract infection. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Olsavas Am as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Olsavas Am are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that Olsavas Am has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Olsavas Am has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Olsavas Am related warnings section.

Olsavas 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 conditions have been mentioned below in the Olsavas Am contraindications section.

Besides this, Olsavas Am may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to the above precautions for Olsavas Am, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Olsavas Am Benefits & Uses
Olsavas Am Dosage & How to Take
Olsavas Am Side Effects
Olsavas Am Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Olsavas Am with Other Drugs
Olsavas Am Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Olsavas Am
Olsavas Am Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Olsavas Am Benefits & Uses

Olsavas Am is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)

Olsavas Am Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 5 mg amlodipine and 20 mg olmesartan
Geriatric	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 5 mg amlodipine and 20 mg olmesartan

Olsavas Am Related Warnings

Is the use of Olsavas Am safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Olsavas AM. If you are pregnant, do not take Olsavas AM without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Olsavas Am safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Olsavas AM for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Olsavas Am on the Kidneys?

Olsavas AM has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Olsavas Am on the Liver?

Olsavas AM has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Olsavas Am on the Heart?

Olsavas AM is rarely harmful for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Olsavas Am with Other Drugs

Olsavas Am should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Itraconazole

Tizanidine

Simvastatin,Ezetimibe

Isoniazid,Pyrazinamide,Rifampicin

Aliskiren

Tizanidine

Moderate

Olsavas Am Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Olsavas Am unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Low Blood Pressure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Liver Disease
Heart Failure
Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease
Diabetes
Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate)
Low Blood Pressure
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Olsavas Am

Is this Olsavas Am habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Olsavas Am is addictive.

Olsavas Am Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Olsavas Am

Taking Olsavas Am with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Olsavas Am

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Olsavas Am as it can have severe side effects.

Frequently asked Questions about Olsavas Am

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Olsavas AM without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Olsavas AM is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Olsavas AM cause hair loss?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Olsavas AM does cause hair loss in some cases. If you are experiencing hair loss with this drug discuss with your doctor. Your doctor may prescribe alternative medicines to prevent further hair loss and promote hair growth.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Olsavas AM harmful for kidney?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

No, Olsavas 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Olsavas AM cause memory loss?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

No, use of Olsavas AM has not been associated with memory loss. But if you are in doubt do discuss with your doctor to check for underlying medical conditions resulting in memory loss.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Olsavas AM cause stomach upset?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

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.