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Olvance Ct is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. The alternative uses of Olvance Ct have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Olvance Ct 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. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Olvance Ct include Headache, Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea. Normally, these side effects of Olvance Ct 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.
It is also important to note that Olvance Ct has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Olvance Ct related warnings talks about Olvance Ct's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Olvance Ct is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease, Liver Disease are examples of such conditions.
Drug interactions for Olvance Ct have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Olvance Ct, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Olvance 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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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Olvance Ct is used -
Common
Is the use of Olvance Ct safe for pregnant women?
Olvance CT can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Olvance Ct safe during breastfeeding?
Olvance CT may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Olvance Ct on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Olvance CT. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Olvance Ct on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Olvance CT. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Olvance CT only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Olvance Ct on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Olvance CT. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Olvance 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 Olvance Ct unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Olvance Ct habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Olvance Ct has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Olvance Ct you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Olvance Ct should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Olvance Ct is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Olvance Ct
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Olvance Ct with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Olvance Ct
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Olvance Ct with alcohol will be.
No, Olvance CT should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Take Olvance CT as advised by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
Olvance CT works by increasing the rate of urine formation by inhibiting the sodium and potassium reabsorption in the kidney, this causes more frequent urination than normal. The increased flow of urination leads to a decrease in blood volume that helps in the relaxation of the walls of blood vessels and this results in a decrease in blood pressure.
Yes, you can use Olvance CT in combination with amoxicillin. There is no such drug-drug interaction was found, but you should always take this medicine after consulting your doctor.
Olvance 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. Olvance 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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