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Oltas 20 Mg Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. High BP are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Oltas 20 Mg Tablet have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Oltas 20 Mg Tablet. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Oltas 20 Mg Tablet include Upper respiratory tract infection. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Oltas 20 Mg Tablet as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Oltas 20 Mg Tablet 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Oltas 20 Mg Tablet is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Oltas 20 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Oltas 20 Mg Tablet related warnings section.
Oltas 20 Mg Tablet is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate), Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension) are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Oltas 20 Mg Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Oltas 20 Mg Tablet with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Oltas 20 Mg Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Oltas 20 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Oltas 20 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Oltas has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Oltas without medical advice.
Is the use of Oltas 20 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Oltas has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Oltas 20 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Oltas rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Oltas 20 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Side effects of Oltas rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Oltas 20 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
Oltas has very mild side effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Oltas 20 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Oltas 20 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Oltas 20 Mg Tablet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Oltas 20 Mg Tablet, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Oltas 20 Mg Tablet can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Oltas 20 Mg Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Oltas 20 Mg Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Oltas 20 Mg Tablet
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Oltas 20 Mg Tablet to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Oltas 20 Mg Tablet
Taking Oltas 20 Mg Tablet with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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