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Olkem H is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet, Capsule. Other than this, Olkem H has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Olkem H 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. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Olkem H include Upper respiratory tract infection. Some other side effects of Olkem H have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Olkem H normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Olkem H is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Olkem H has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Olkem H related warnings section.
Olkem H can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Olkem H in conditions like Asthma, Allergy, Kidney Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Olkem H contraindications section.
Besides this, Olkem H may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Olkem H is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Olkem H 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Olkem H is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Olkem H safe for pregnant women?
Olkem H 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 Olkem H safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Olkem H on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Olkem H on the Kidneys?
Olkem H rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Olkem H on the Liver?
Olkem H has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Olkem H on the Heart?
Olkem H is rarely harmful for the heart.
Olkem H 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 Olkem H unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Olkem H habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Olkem H is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Olkem H
Taking Olkem H with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Olkem H
Taking alcohol with Olkem H can be dangerous.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Hydrochlorothiazide
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 582-586
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 446-448
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Benicar (olmesartan medoxomil)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 507
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 169-173