Metolar AM

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  • Contains / Salt: Amlodipine (5 mg) + Metoprolol (50 mg)
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    Metolar Am Information

    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 Benefits & Uses

    Metolar Am is used to treat the following -

    Other Benefits

    Metolar 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

    Metolar Am Related Warnings

    • Is the use of Metolar Am safe for pregnant women?


      Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Metolar AM. If you are pregnant, do not take Metolar AM without a doctor's advice.

    • 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 completely safe for kidneys.

    • What is the effect of Metolar Am on the Liver?


      Very few cases of side effects of Metolar AM on the liver have been reported.

    • What is the effect of Metolar Am on the Heart?


      Metolar AM is rarely harmful for the heart.



    Severe Interaction of Metolar Am with Other Drugs

    Metolar Am should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

    Severe

    Moderate



    Metolar Am Contraindications

    If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Metolar Am unless your doctor advises you to do so -



    Frequently asked Questions about Metolar Am

    • Is this Metolar Am habit forming or addictive?


      Forming a habit of Metolar Am has not been reported.

    Metolar Am Interactions with Food and Alcohol

    • Interaction between Food and Metolar Am


      Metolar Am may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.

    • Interaction between Alcohol and Metolar Am


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



    Frequently asked Questions about Metolar Am

    Question about 5 years ago

    How does Metolar AM work?

    Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Internal Medicine

    Metolar 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.

    Question about 5 years ago

    What is Metolar AM?

    Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

    Metolar AM is a brand name of amlodipine. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called calcium channel blocker. It is available in solid oral dosage forms like tablet and capsule. It is used in the treatment of high blood pressure (high BP) and coronary artery disease. It is not recommended for heart failure. It is also used in the treatment of angina (chest pain).

    Question over 4 years ago

    Does Metolar AM cause arrhythmia (Irregular heart beat)?

    Dr. Prakash kumar MBBS , General Physician

    Rarely, Metolar 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.

    Question over 4 years ago

    Can I take Metolar AM with paracetamol?

    ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

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

    Question about 5 years ago

    How to take [Mediciine]?

    Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

    Metolar 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.



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    This medicine data has been created by -

    Vikas Chauhan

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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

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