Drug Name: | Vitamin A |
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Drug Class: | Vitamin |
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Mechanism of Action: | Retinol, the active form of Vitamin A, plays a crucial role in vision, immune function, and cell growth and differentiation. |
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Use: | - Treatment and prevention of Vitamin A deficiency
- Supporting healthy vision
- Promoting immune system function
- Maintaining healthy skin and mucous membranes
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Side Effects: | - Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Dry skin
- Hair loss
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Contraindications: | - Hypersensitivity to Vitamin A or any of its components
- Pregnancy (excessive intake can be harmful to the fetus)
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Specialty: | - General Medicine
- Pediatrics
- Dermatology
- Ophthalmology
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