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Oltas 20 Mg Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. High BP are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Oltas 20 Mg Tablet have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Oltas 20 Mg Tablet. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Oltas 20 Mg Tablet include Upper respiratory tract infection. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Oltas 20 Mg Tablet as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Oltas 20 Mg Tablet 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Oltas 20 Mg Tablet is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Oltas 20 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Oltas 20 Mg Tablet related warnings section.
Oltas 20 Mg 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. Some other conditions that can be affected by Oltas 20 Mg Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Oltas 20 Mg Tablet with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Oltas 20 Mg Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Oltas 20 Mg 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 Oltas 20 Mg Tablet is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Oltas 20 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Oltas 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 Oltas 20 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Oltas has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Oltas 20 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Oltas may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Oltas 20 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Oltas on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Oltas 20 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
Oltas may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Oltas 20 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Oltas 20 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Oltas 20 Mg Tablet has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Oltas 20 Mg Tablet as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Oltas 20 Mg Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Oltas 20 Mg Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Oltas 20 Mg Tablet
Oltas 20 Mg Tablet may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Oltas 20 Mg Tablet
Taking Oltas 20 Mg 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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