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Metolar Am is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Metolar Am also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Metolar Am depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Metolar Am also has some side effects, the most common being Slow heart rate (pulse). Some other side effects of Metolar Am have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Metolar 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Metolar Am is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Metolar Am's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Metolar 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. The section on Metolar Am contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Metolar Am with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Metolar Am, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Metolar 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 Metolar Am is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Metolar Am safe for pregnant women?
Metolar AM should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Metolar Am safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Metolar AM for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Metolar Am on the Kidneys?
Metolar AM is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Metolar Am on the Liver?
Metolar AM has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Metolar Am on the Heart?
Metolar AM is rarely harmful for the heart.
Metolar 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 Metolar Am unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Metolar Am habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Metolar Am.
Interaction between Food and Metolar Am
Taking Metolar Am with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Metolar Am
Taking Metolar Am with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
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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
