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Metrocare is a prescription medicine that is available as a Infusion. Bacterial Infections, Stomach Infection, Amebiasis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Metrocare also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Metrocare depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Metrocare include Nausea or vomiting, Headache. Some other side effects of Metrocare have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Metrocare normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Metrocare's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Moderate while nursing. Warnings related to Metrocare's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Metrocare is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease, Heart Disease, Peripheral Neuropathy are examples of such conditions. The section on Metrocare contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Metrocare may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Metrocare is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Metrocare is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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
Age Group | Dosage |
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Metrocare is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Metrocare safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Metrocare safely.
Is the use of Metrocare safe during breastfeeding?
Metrocare can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Metrocare on the Kidneys?
Metrocare rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Metrocare on the Liver?
Side effects of Metrocare rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Metrocare on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Metrocare on the heart have been reported.
Metrocare should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Metrocare unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Metrocare habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Metrocare is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Metrocare as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Metrocare should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Metrocare cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Metrocare
You can take Metrocare with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Metrocare
Taking Metrocare with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, Metrocare 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 such as nausea, abdominal cramps, and constipation.
Yes, Metrocare is an antibiotic drug. It is used to treat bacterial and protozoal infections.
No, Metrocare is not nephrotoxic (kidney damaging). However, if this drug is taken unnecessarily in excessive dosage then it can lead to kidney damage.
Metrocare can be taken orally preferably after a light meal. This medicine can applied topically also. Duration, of course, will vary according to the severity of bacterial/protozoal infection.
No, Metrocare is not used directly to treat diarrhea. However, it is used to treat the symptoms of giardiasis (intestinal infection) such as dehydration from diarrhea.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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