Metopar Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Other than this, Metopar Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Metopar Tablet. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Metopar Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Diarrhoea, Drowsiness, Insomnia. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Metopar Tablet as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Metopar Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Metopar Tablet is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Metopar Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Metopar Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Metopar Tablet in conditions like Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Kidney Disease, Liver Disease. Some other conditions that can be affected by Metopar Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Metopar Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Metopar Tablet, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Metopar Tablet 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 Metopar Tablet is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Unknown
Is the use of Metopar Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Metopar safely.
Is the use of Metopar Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Metopar is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Metopar Tablet on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Metopar on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Metopar Tablet on the Liver?
Metopar may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Metopar Tablet on the Heart?
Metopar is rarely harmful for the heart.
Metopar Tablet 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 Metopar Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Metopar Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Metopar Tablet is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Metopar Tablet
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Metopar Tablet, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Metopar Tablet
Taking alcohol with Metopar Tablet can be dangerous.
Yes, Metopar may cause drowsiness in a few cases only. It is a rare side effect of this medicine. Inhibition of chemical messengers (neurotransmitters) in the brain might be responsible for causing drowsiness. Do not drive any vehicle or operate heavy machinery after taking this drug to avoid mishappening.
Yes, Metopar 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 fatigue, restlessness, and dizziness. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above.
Yes, Metopar can be taken with omeprazole. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with omeprazole then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Metopar contains metoclopramide which is an antiemetic agent that prevents from nausea and vomiting by inhibiting certain chemical messengers (neurotransmitters such as dopamine and serotonin) in the brain. In diabetic gastroparesis, Metopar works by increasing gastrointestinal motility and fasting the gastric emptying process. In gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Metopar works by increasing lower esophageal sphincter (LES) tone which prevents the gastric contents to reach food pipe that causes symptoms associated with GERD.
No, Metopar does not cause dry mouth. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. However, if you are experiencing dry mouth after taking this drug then it might be caused by other reason. You are advised to discuss it with your doctor if it persists or becomes severe.
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