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Olmark A Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Olmark A Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Olmark A Tablet 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. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Olmark A Tablet include Upper respiratory tract infection. While these are the most often observed Olmark A Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Olmark A Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Olmark A Tablet is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Olmark A Tablet related warnings talks about Olmark A Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Olmark A Tablet since this can cause severe adverse effects. The section on Olmark A Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Olmark A Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Olmark A Tablet is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Olmark A Tablet 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 Olmark A Tablet 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 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Olmark A may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Olmark A Tablet on the Kidneys?
Olmark A has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Olmark A Tablet 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 Tablet on the Heart?
Olmark A is rarely harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Olmark A Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Olmark A Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Olmark A Tablet has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Olmark A Tablet
Some foods when eaten with Olmark A Tablet can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Olmark A Tablet
Taking alcohol with Olmark A Tablet can be dangerous.
Olmark A 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.
Olmark A is safe to take a long time, even for the rest of life. In fact, it works well I you take it for a long time.
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.
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.
Olmark A is a brand name of amlodipine. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called calcium channel blocker. It is available in solid oral dosage forms like tablet and capsule. It is used in the treatment of high blood pressure (high BP) and coronary artery disease. It is not recommended for heart failure. It is also used in the treatment of angina (chest pain).
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