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Oltum is used to treat the following -
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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.
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Is the use of Oltum safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Oltum without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Oltum safe during breastfeeding?
Oltum is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Oltum on the Kidneys?
Oltum rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Oltum on the Liver?
Using Oltum does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Oltum on the Heart?
Oltum is not harmful for the heart.
Oltum should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Oltum unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Oltum habit forming or addictive?
Oltum is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Oltum as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Oltum is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Oltum is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Oltum
Taking Oltum with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Oltum
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Oltum with alcohol.
Yes, Oltum can treat pneumonia. Along with pneumonia, it can also be used in the treatment of bronchitis caused by bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and Haemophilus parainfluenzae.
The dosage of Oltum may vary from case to case as it depends on the type of infection and severity of an infection. You are recommended to take this drug as per your doctor's instructions. It should be taken with food because food promotes its absorption from the stomach. Precautions must be taken in patients with a history of penicillin allergy, colitis, and impaired kidney function.
Yes, Oltum can treat typhoid fever. It has been found to be very effective in the treatment of typhoid caused by Salmonella typhi.
Yes, Oltum can affect hemoglobin, it causes decreased hemoglobin in blood but this occurs rarely. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown.
Yes, Oltum can treat sinusitis (sinus infection) which is inflammation of cavities situated around the nasal passages due to infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae. It works in sinusitis by killing the bacteria which is responsible for inflammation.
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