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Metocard Am is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Metocard Am have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Metocard Am 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. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Metocard Am also has some side effects, the most common being Slow heart rate (pulse). Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Metocard Am as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Metocard Am normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Metocard Am's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Metocard Am related warnings talks about Metocard Am's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Metocard Am since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Metocard Am have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Metocard Am with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Metocard Am is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Metocard 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 Metocard Am is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Metocard Am safe for pregnant women?
Metocard Am shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Metocard Am safe during breastfeeding?
Metocard Am has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Metocard Am on the Kidneys?
Metocard Am is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Metocard Am on the Liver?
Metocard Am has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Metocard Am on the Heart?
Metocard Am is rarely harmful for the heart.
Metocard 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 Metocard Am unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Metocard Am habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Metocard Am has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Metocard Am
Taking Metocard Am with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Metocard Am
Taking Metocard Am with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
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
