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Olmetrack Am, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Olmetrack Am have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Olmetrack Am is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Olmetrack Am include Upper respiratory tract infection. While these are the most often observed Olmetrack Am side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Olmetrack Am are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Olmetrack Am's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Olmetrack Am's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Olmetrack Am can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Olmetrack Am in conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease. Some other conditions that can be affected by Olmetrack Am are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Olmetrack Am with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Olmetrack Am is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Olmetrack 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 Olmetrack Am safe for pregnant women?
Olmetrack AM shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Olmetrack Am safe during breastfeeding?
Olmetrack AM may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Olmetrack Am on the Kidneys?
Olmetrack AM may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Olmetrack Am on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Olmetrack AM on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Olmetrack Am on the Heart?
Olmetrack AM has very mild side effects on the heart.
Olmetrack 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 Olmetrack Am unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Olmetrack Am habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Olmetrack Am is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Olmetrack Am
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Olmetrack Am to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Olmetrack Am
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Olmetrack Am as it can have severe side effects.
Yes, Olmetrack AM can cause edema. It is the most common side effects of this drug. Usually swelling occurs in feet and ankle. If these effects cause troublesome, then consult your doctor regarding whether this effect arises due to amlodipine consumption or not. If yes, then you can stop taking this medicine with the help of doctor because of alternate treatment are also available. However, it is dose-related effects if taken a low dose, chances of edema are very less if consuming high dose the chances of edema are high.
Olmetrack 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.
Olmetrack AM comes in form of a tablet and ideally, it should be taken by mouth once daily as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with food or without food at any time of the day. Precautions must be taken in patients with liver disease, diabetes, and hypothyroidism.
Yes, Olmetrack 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, Olmetrack AM is not harmful to a kidney. However, it can cause some urinary problem such as urine retention and difficulty in passing urine. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above while taking this drug.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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