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Olmark A 40 Tablet Information

Olmark A 40 Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Olmark A 40 Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The optimal dosage of Olmark A 40 Tablet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Olmark A 40 Tablet are Upper respiratory tract infection. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Olmark A 40 Tablet as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Olmark A 40 Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Olmark A 40 Tablet is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Olmark A 40 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Olmark A 40 Tablet since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Olmark A 40 Tablet contraindications section.

Drug interactions for Olmark A 40 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Olmark A 40 Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Olmark A Benefits & Uses
Olmark A Dosage & How to Take
Olmark A Side Effects
Olmark A Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Olmark A with Other Drugs
Olmark A Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Olmark A
Olmark A Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Olmark A 40 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Olmark A 40 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)

Olmark A 40 Tablet Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 5 mg amlodipine and 20 mg olmesartan
Geriatric	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 5 mg amlodipine and 20 mg olmesartan

Olmark A 40 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Olmark A 40 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 40 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Olmark A may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Olmark A 40 Tablet on the Kidneys?

Olmark A has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Olmark A 40 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 40 Tablet on the Heart?

Olmark A is rarely harmful for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Olmark A 40 Tablet with Other Drugs

Olmark A 40 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Itraconazole

Tizanidine

Simvastatin,Ezetimibe

Isoniazid,Pyrazinamide,Rifampicin

Aliskiren

Tizanidine

Moderate

Olmark A 40 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Olmark A 40 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Low Blood Pressure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Liver Disease
Heart Failure
Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease
Diabetes
Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate)
Low Blood Pressure
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Olmark A 40 Tablet

Is this Olmark A 40 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Olmark A 40 Tablet has not been reported.

Olmark A 40 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Olmark A 40 Tablet

Some foods when eaten with Olmark A 40 Tablet can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Olmark A 40 Tablet

Taking alcohol with Olmark A 40 Tablet can be dangerous.

Frequently asked Questions about Olmark A 40 Tablet

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take [Mediciine]?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

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.

Question almost 6 years ago

How long can I safely take Olmark A?

Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Internal Medicine

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.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Olmark A on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. OP Kholwad MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Olmark A work?

Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Internal Medicine

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.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Olmark A?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

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).