Metapro is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. High BP are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Metapro has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Metapro depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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.
Metapro also has some side effects, the most common being Slow heart rate (pulse). While these are the most often observed Metapro side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Metapro are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Metapro's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. In addition, Metapro's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Metapro related warnings section.
Metapro is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate) are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Metapro contraindications section.
Additionally, Metapro may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Metapro, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Metapro 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 Metapro is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Metapro safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Metapro. If you are pregnant, do not take Metapro without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Metapro safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Metapro for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Metapro on the Kidneys?
Metapro does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Metapro on the Liver?
Metapro has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Metapro on the Heart?
Side effects of Metapro rarely affect the heart.
Metapro should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Metapro unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Metapro habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Metapro.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Metapro you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Metapro is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Metapro for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Metapro
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Metapro to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Metapro
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Metapro as it can have severe side effects.
Metapro is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Yes, Metapro can be taken with lisinopril, no clinical meaningful interaction have been reported between these two medicines. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction occurs between them. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medications at the same time.
Metapro is mainly used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Treating high blood pressure helps in reducing the complications of heart attacks, strokes, and kidney damages. It is also used to treat chest pain (angina).
It is recommended to avoid taking Metapro with aspirin, because of the concurrent use of these two medicines which can reduce the antihypertensive activity of Metapro. It also decreases the renal blood flow. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines at the same time.
It is recommended to avoid taking Metapro with ibuprofen because of the concurrent use of these two medicines can reduce the antihypertensive activity of Metapro. It also decreases the renal blood flow. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines at the same time.
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