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Metromax Am, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Other than this, Metromax Am has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Metromax 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 Metromax Am include Slow heart rate (pulse). Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Metromax Am can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Metromax Am are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Metromax Am has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Metromax Am's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Metromax Am is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Metromax Am are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Metromax Am have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Metromax Am is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Metromax 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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Is the use of Metromax Am safe for pregnant women?
Metromax 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 Metromax Am safe during breastfeeding?
Metromax AM has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Metromax Am on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Metromax AM on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Metromax Am on the Liver?
Metromax AM may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Metromax Am on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Metromax AM on the heart have been reported.
Metromax 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 Metromax Am unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Metromax Am habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Metromax Am has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Metromax Am
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Metromax Am to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Metromax Am
Consumption of alcohol and Metromax Am together may have severe effects on your health.
Yes, Metromax AM can be taken with telmisartan. As per clinical studies, no harmful interaction has been reported after taking them. However, do not take it without doctors advise. A fixed-dose combination of Metromax AM and telmisartan is available in the market which is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).
Yes, Metromax AM can be taken with viagra. No harmful interactions have been reported between them. However, if you experience any unpleasant effects such as low blood pressure after taking these two medicines together, please inform to a doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Rarely, Metromax AM causes arrhythmia (Irregular heartbeat). However, if you experience any fluctuation in heart rate after consuming this drug, please inform to a doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Metromax 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.
Yes, Metromax AM can cause edema. It is the most common side effects of this drug. Usually swelling occurs in feet and ankle. If these effects cause troublesome, then consult your doctor regarding whether this effect arises due to amlodipine consumption or not. If yes, then you can stop taking this medicine with the help of doctor because of alternate treatment are also available. However, it is dose-related effects if taken a low dose, chances of edema are very less if consuming high dose the chances of edema are high.
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