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Mlo At is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of High BP, Angina.
The optimal dosage of Mlo At 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. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The most common side effects of Mlo At are Headache, Fatigue, Abdominal Pain. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Mlo At can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Mlo At are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Mlo At is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Mlo At related warnings talks about Mlo At's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Mlo At is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Mlo At contraindications section.
Besides this, Mlo At may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Mlo At, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Mlo At is used to treat the following -
Main 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 |
| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Mlo At is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Mlo At safe for pregnant women?
Mlo At may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Mlo At, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Mlo At safe during breastfeeding?
Mlo At can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Mlo At on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Mlo At on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Mlo At on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Mlo At. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Mlo At on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Mlo At. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Mlo At 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 Mlo At unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mlo At habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Mlo At.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Mlo At. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Mlo At should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Mlo At cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Mlo At
It is safe to take Mlo At with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mlo At
Taking Mlo At with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
No, use of Mlo At 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, you can take it with seafood safely if you are not allergic to seafood. However, there is a lot of scientific evidence that Mlo At has shown very strong interaction with grapefruit juice hence you are highly recommended to avoid grapefruit juice with this drug.
Yes, Mlo At 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 Mlo At and telmisartan is available in the market which is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).
Mlo At 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.
Yes, Mlo At can cause erectile dysfunction. It is uncommon side effects of this drug. If you experience erectile dysfunction after consuming this drug, please inform to a doctor, they might give you an alternate therapy.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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