Met Stamlo Information
Met Stamlo is a prescription drug, available for use as Capsule. Secondary and off-label uses of Met Stamlo have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Met Stamlo depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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 side effects typically associated with Met Stamlo include Slow heart rate (pulse). Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Met Stamlo as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Met Stamlo are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Met Stamlo's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. In addition, Met Stamlo's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Met Stamlo related warnings section.
Met Stamlo can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Met Stamlo in conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Met Stamlo contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Met Stamlo have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Met Stamlo is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Met Stamlo Benefits & Uses
Met Stamlo is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
- High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)
Met Stamlo 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 |
|
| Geriatric |
|
Met Stamlo Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Met Stamlo is used -
Moderate
- Ankle Swelling
- Palpitations (fluttering in chest)
- Edema
- Peripheral Edema
- Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
- Blurred vision
- Hypoglycemia (Low blood sugar level)
- Chest Pain
Mild
- Fatigue
- Drowsiness
- Flushing
- Headache
- Nausea or vomiting
- Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
- पेट दर्द
- Weight gain
- Diarrhoea
- Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
- Insomnia
Common
- Slow heart rate (pulse)
Met Stamlo Related Warnings
-
Is the use of Met Stamlo safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Met Stamlo. If you are pregnant, do not take Met Stamlo without a doctor's advice.
-
Is the use of Met Stamlo safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Met Stamlo on breastfeeding women are very mild.
-
What is the effect of Met Stamlo on the Kidneys?
Met Stamlo is completely safe for kidneys.
-
What is the effect of Met Stamlo on the Liver?
Met Stamlo has very mild side effects on the liver.
-
What is the effect of Met Stamlo on the Heart?
Met Stamlo is rarely harmful for the heart.
Severe Interaction of Met Stamlo with Other Drugs
Met Stamlo should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Met Stamlo Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Met Stamlo unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Low Blood Pressure
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Liver Disease
- Heart Failure
- Drug Allergy
- Kidney Disease
- Hyperthyroidism
- Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate)
- Diabetes
- Asthma
- Depression
Frequently asked Questions about Met Stamlo
-
Is this Met Stamlo habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Met Stamlo.
Met Stamlo Interactions with Food and Alcohol
-
Interaction between Food and Met Stamlo
When consumed with certain foods, Met Stamlo may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
-
Interaction between Alcohol and Met Stamlo
Taking Met Stamlo with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
See all substitutes for Met Stamlo
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Norvasc® (amlodipine besylate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 540, 549, 550
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 147-148
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Lopressor (metoprolol tartrate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 148-149
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 847-850
