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Met Xl Am is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Met Xl Am also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Met Xl Am depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Met Xl Am include Slow heart rate (pulse). While these are the most often observed Met Xl Am side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Met Xl Am are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Met Xl Am has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Met Xl Am's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Met Xl Am related warnings section.
Met Xl Am is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Met Xl Am contraindications section.
Additionally, Met Xl Am may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Met Xl Am is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Met Xl Am 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Met Xl Am is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Met Xl Am safe for pregnant women?
Met XL AM can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Met Xl Am safe during breastfeeding?
Met XL AM has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Met Xl Am on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Met XL AM on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Met Xl Am on the Liver?
Side effects of Met XL AM rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Met Xl Am on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Met XL AM on the heart have been reported.
Met Xl Am 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 Met Xl Am unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Met Xl Am habit forming or addictive?
Met Xl Am is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Met Xl Am
Met Xl Am may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Met Xl Am
Consumption of alcohol and Met Xl Am together may have severe effects on your health.
Met XL AM 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).
Met XL AM 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.
Yes, Met XL AM can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking ibuprofen do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Met XL AM is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed at regular doses such as palpitation, abdominal pain, sleepiness, swelling, and flushing. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above.
Yes, Met XL AM 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
5 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
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