Metcy AM 5 Mg/25 Mg Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Metcy Am Information

Metcy Am is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Other than this, Metcy Am has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Metcy Am. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

The side effects typically associated with Metcy Am include Slow heart rate (pulse). Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Metcy Am as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Metcy Am normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Metcy Am's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Metcy Am related warnings talks about Metcy Am's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Metcy 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. Some other conditions that can be affected by Metcy Am are listed in the contraindications section below.

Additionally, Metcy Am may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to the above precautions for Metcy Am, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

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

Metcy Am Benefits & Uses

Metcy Am is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

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

Metcy Am 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 50 mg metoprolol
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 50 mg metoprolol

Metcy Am Related Warnings

Is the use of Metcy Am safe for pregnant women?

Metcy AM has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Metcy AM without medical advice.
Is the use of Metcy Am safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Metcy AM for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Metcy Am on the Kidneys?

Metcy AM does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Metcy Am on the Liver?

Side effects of Metcy AM rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Metcy Am on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Metcy AM on the heart have been reported.

Severe Interaction of Metcy Am with Other Drugs

Metcy Am 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

Moderate

Metcy Am Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Metcy Am 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 Metcy Am

Is this Metcy Am habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Metcy Am is addictive.

Metcy Am Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Metcy Am

When consumed with certain foods, Metcy Am may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Metcy Am

Consuming Metcy Am with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

Frequently asked Questions about Metcy Am

Question about 5 years ago

How to take [Mediciine]?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Metcy AM 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 5 years ago

Does Metcy AM cause erectile dysfunction?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Yes, Metcy 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.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Metcy AM along with ibuprofen?

Yes, Metcy AM can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking ibuprofen do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Metcy AM cause memory loss?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

No, use of Metcy AM 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.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Metcy AM work?

Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Internal Medicine

Metcy AM 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.