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Metcy AM 5 Mg/50 Mg Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Metcy AM 5 Mg/50 Mg Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Metcy AM 5 Mg/50 Mg Tablet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Metcy AM 5 Mg/50 Mg Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Slow heart rate (pulse). Some other side effects of Metcy AM 5 Mg/50 Mg Tablet have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Metcy AM 5 Mg/50 Mg Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Metcy AM 5 Mg/50 Mg Tablet has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Metcy AM 5 Mg/50 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Metcy AM 5 Mg/50 Mg Tablet 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. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Metcy AM 5 Mg/50 Mg Tablet contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Metcy AM 5 Mg/50 Mg Tablet with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Metcy AM 5 Mg/50 Mg Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Metcy AM 5 Mg/50 Mg 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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Is the use of Metcy AM 5 Mg/50 Mg Tablet 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 5 Mg/50 Mg Tablet 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 5 Mg/50 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Metcy AM on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Metcy AM 5 Mg/50 Mg Tablet 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 5 Mg/50 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
Side effects of Metcy AM rarely affect the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Metcy AM 5 Mg/50 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Metcy AM 5 Mg/50 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Metcy AM 5 Mg/50 Mg Tablet has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Metcy AM 5 Mg/50 Mg Tablet
Taking Metcy AM 5 Mg/50 Mg Tablet with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Metcy AM 5 Mg/50 Mg Tablet
Consuming Metcy AM 5 Mg/50 Mg Tablet with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Metcy 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, Metcy AM can cause erectile dysfunction. It is uncommon side effects of this drug. If you experience erectile dysfunction after consuming this drug, please inform to a doctor, they might give you an alternate therapy.
Yes, Metcy AM can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking ibuprofen do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
No, use of Metcy AM has not been associated with memory loss. But if you are in doubt do discuss with your doctor to check for underlying medical conditions resulting in memory loss.
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.
This medicine data has been created by -
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