Olmark A is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Olmark A also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Olmark A. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Olmark A also has some side effects, the most common being Upper respiratory tract infection. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Olmark A can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Olmark A normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Olmark A has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Olmark A's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Olmark A related warnings section.
Olmark A can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Olmark A in conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease. The section on Olmark A contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Olmark A have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Olmark A is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Olmark A 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Olmark A is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Olmark A safe for pregnant women?
Olmark A should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Olmark A safe during breastfeeding?
Olmark A may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Olmark A on the Kidneys?
Olmark A has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Olmark A on the Liver?
Olmark A may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Olmark A on the Heart?
Olmark A is rarely harmful for the heart.
Olmark A 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 Olmark A unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Olmark A habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Olmark A has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Olmark A
Some foods when eaten with Olmark A can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Olmark A
Taking alcohol with Olmark A can be dangerous.
Yes, you can take it with seafood safely if you are not allergic to seafood. However, there is a lot of scientific evidence that Olmark A has shown very strong interaction with grapefruit juice hence you are highly recommended to avoid grapefruit juice with this drug.
Olmark A 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.
No, Olmark A should not be discontinued on your own. Discontinuation of a drug on your own can cause some serious problem such as blood pressure or chest pain which lead to heart attack and stroke. So before stopping this medicine, you must consult your doctor, he/she may switch your treatment if you can not tolerate this drug.
Yes, Olmark A 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.
Yes, Olmark A can be taken with telmisartan. As per clinical studies, no harmful interaction has been reported after taking them. However, do not take it without doctors advise. A fixed-dose combination of Olmark A and telmisartan is available in the market which is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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