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Olmegard Ct is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Olmegard Ct have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Olmegard Ct is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Olmegard Ct include Headache, Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea. Usually, these side effects of Olmegard Ct go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Olmegard Ct has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Olmegard Ct has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Olmegard Ct related warnings section.
Olmegard Ct is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects.
Drug reaction of Olmegard Ct with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Olmegard Ct is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Olmegard Ct 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 Olmegard Ct safe for pregnant women?
Olmegard Ct has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Olmegard Ct without medical advice.
Is the use of Olmegard Ct safe during breastfeeding?
Olmegard Ct should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Olmegard Ct on the Kidneys?
Olmegard Ct can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Olmegard Ct on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Olmegard Ct. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Olmegard Ct on the Heart?
Olmegard Ct may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Olmegard Ct should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Olmegard Ct unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Olmegard Ct habit forming or addictive?
Olmegard Ct is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Olmegard Ct. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Olmegard Ct is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Olmegard Ct for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Olmegard Ct
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Olmegard Ct, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Olmegard Ct
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Olmegard Ct with alcohol will be.
No, Olmegard Ct is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause very unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.
Yes, Olmegard Ct is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as diarrhea, headache, and dizziness. If you experience any discomfort after taking this do inform your doctor.
Yes, Olmegard Ct may cause hair loss. If you are experiencing severe hair loss after taking this drug, you are advised to consult it with your doctor.
Take Olmegard Ct as advised by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
Olmegard Ct is a brand name of chlorthalidone and it is available in the form of tablets. It belongs to the class of drugs known as thiazide diuretics. Olmegard Ct is a prescription drug that is used in hypertension (high blood pressure) and reduces swelling of liver and kidney due to excess accumulation of fluid.
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