Olsertain Am Information
Olsertain Am is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Olsertain Am also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Olsertain Am depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Olsertain Am include Upper respiratory tract infection. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Olsertain Am as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Olsertain Am are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Olsertain Am's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Mild while nursing. In addition, Olsertain Am's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Olsertain Am related warnings section.
Olsertain Am can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Olsertain Am in conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease. Other contraindications of Olsertain Am have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Olsertain Am have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Olsertain Am is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Olsertain Am Benefits & Uses
Olsertain Am is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
- High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)
Olsertain 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
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Olsertain Am Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Olsertain Am is used -
Moderate
- Ankle Swelling
- Palpitations (fluttering in chest)
- Edema
- Peripheral Edema
- Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
- Bloody Urine
Mild
- Fatigue
- Drowsiness
- Flushing
- Headache
- Nausea or vomiting
- Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
- पेट दर्द
- Weight gain
- Nasal congestion
- Running nose
- Difficulty breathing
Olsertain Am Related Warnings
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Is the use of Olsertain Am safe for pregnant women?
Olsertain AM can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
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Is the use of Olsertain Am safe during breastfeeding?
Olsertain AM has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
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What is the effect of Olsertain Am on the Kidneys?
Olsertain AM may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
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What is the effect of Olsertain Am on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Olsertain AM on the liver have been reported.
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What is the effect of Olsertain Am on the Heart?
Side effects of Olsertain AM rarely affect the heart.
Severe Interaction of Olsertain Am with Other Drugs
Olsertain Am should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Olsertain Am Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Olsertain 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 Olsertain Am
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Is this Olsertain Am habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Olsertain Am.
Olsertain Am Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Olsertain Am
Some foods when eaten with Olsertain Am can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
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Interaction between Alcohol and Olsertain Am
Consuming Olsertain Am with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
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This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
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