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Olvas Am, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. The alternative uses of Olvas Am have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Olvas Am depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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.
Olvas Am also has some side effects, the most common being Upper respiratory tract infection. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Olvas Am as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Olvas Am go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Olvas Am's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Mild while nursing. In addition, Olvas Am's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Olvas Am related warnings section.
Olvas Am is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Olvas Am have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Olvas Am may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Olvas Am is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Olvas Am is used to treat the following -
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
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Is the use of Olvas Am safe for pregnant women?
Olvas Am has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Olvas Am without medical advice.
Is the use of Olvas Am safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Olvas Am for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Olvas Am on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Olvas Am on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Olvas Am on the Liver?
Olvas Am may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Olvas Am on the Heart?
Olvas Am is rarely harmful for the heart.
Olvas Am 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 Olvas Am unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Olvas Am habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Olvas Am has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Olvas Am
When consumed with certain foods, Olvas Am may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Olvas Am
Consuming Olvas Am with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Rarely, Olvas Am causes arrhythmia (Irregular heartbeat). However, if you experience any fluctuation in heart rate after consuming this drug, please inform to a doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Olvas Am is calcium channel blocker. It works by inhibiting the movement of calcium into vascular smooth muscle cells and cardiac cells which inhibits the contraction of cardiac muscle and vascular smooth muscle and reduce electrical conduction within heart cell and dilate blood vessel. Dilation of the blood vessel reduces the blood pressure.
Yes, Olvas Am can be taken with viagra. No harmful interactions have been reported between them. However, if you experience any unpleasant effects such as low blood pressure after taking these two medicines together, please inform to a doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Olvas 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.
No, use of Olvas 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
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