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Olsavas Am is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Olsavas Am have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Olsavas Am is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Olsavas Am include Upper respiratory tract infection. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Olsavas Am as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Olsavas Am are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Olsavas Am has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Olsavas Am has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Olsavas Am related warnings section.
Olsavas Am is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Olsavas Am contraindications section.
Besides this, Olsavas Am may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Olsavas Am, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Olsavas 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 Olsavas Am safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Olsavas AM. If you are pregnant, do not take Olsavas AM without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Olsavas Am safe during breastfeeding?
Olsavas AM has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Olsavas Am on the Kidneys?
Olsavas AM rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Olsavas Am on the Liver?
Olsavas AM is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Olsavas Am on the Heart?
Olsavas AM is rarely harmful for the heart.
Olsavas 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 Olsavas Am unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Olsavas Am habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Olsavas Am has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Olsavas Am
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Olsavas Am to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Olsavas Am
Consumption of alcohol and Olsavas Am together may have severe effects on your health.
Olsavas AM is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation.
Yes, Olsavas 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, Olsavas 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.
No, use of Olsavas AM has not been associated with memory loss. But if you are in doubt do discuss with your doctor to check for underlying medical conditions resulting in memory loss.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing stomach upset after taking this medicine.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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