Metcy AM 5 Mg/25 Mg Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Metcy Am Information

Metcy Am is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Other than this, Metcy Am has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Metcy Am. 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.

The side effects typically associated with Metcy Am include Slow heart rate (pulse). Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Metcy Am as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Metcy Am normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Metcy Am's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Metcy Am related warnings talks about Metcy Am's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Metcy 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. Some other conditions that can be affected by Metcy Am are listed in the contraindications section below.

Additionally, Metcy Am may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to the above precautions for Metcy Am, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Metcy Am Benefits & Uses
Metcy Am Dosage & How to Take
Metcy Am Side Effects
Metcy Am Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Metcy Am with Other Drugs
Metcy Am Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Metcy Am
Metcy Am Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Metcy Am Benefits & Uses

Metcy Am is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)

Metcy 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

Metcy Am Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Metcy Am is used -

Moderate

Ankle Swelling
Palpitations (fluttering in chest)
Edema
Peripheral Edema
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Blurred vision
Hypoglycemia (Low blood sugar level)
Chest Pain

Mild

Fatigue
Drowsiness
Flushing
Headache
Nausea or vomiting
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
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Weight gain
Diarrhoea
Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
Insomnia

Common

Slow heart rate (pulse)

Metcy Am Related Warnings

Is the use of Metcy Am safe for pregnant women?

Metcy AM should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Metcy Am safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can take Metcy AM as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Metcy Am on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Metcy AM on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Metcy Am on the Liver?

Metcy AM may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Metcy Am on the Heart?

Side effects of Metcy AM rarely affect the heart.

Severe Interaction of Metcy Am with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Itraconazole

Tizanidine

Simvastatin,Ezetimibe

Isoniazid,Pyrazinamide,Rifampicin

Moderate

Metcy Am Contraindications

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

Low Blood Pressure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Liver Disease
Heart Failure
Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease
Hyperthyroidism
Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate)
Diabetes
Asthma
Depression

Frequently asked Questions about Metcy Am

Is this Metcy Am habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Metcy Am has not been reported.

Metcy Am Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Metcy Am

Taking Metcy Am with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Metcy Am

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

Frequently asked Questions about Metcy Am

Question about 6 years ago

What is Metcy AM?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Metcy 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 about 6 years ago

How does Metcy AM work?

Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Cardiology, Neurology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, Hepatology, Internal Medicine, Diabetology

Metcy 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 almost 6 years ago

Is Metcy AM safe to use?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, Metcy AM 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 at regular doses such as palpitation, abdominal pain, sleepiness, swelling, and flushing. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I take Metcy AM without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Metcy AM is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Metcy AM with telmisatan?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Metcy 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 Metcy AM and telmisartan is available in the market which is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).