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Metcy 50 Mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of High BP. Secondary and off-label uses of Metcy 50 Mg Tablet have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Metcy 50 Mg Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Metcy 50 Mg Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Slow heart rate (pulse). Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Metcy 50 Mg Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Metcy 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 50 Mg Tablet has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Metcy 50 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Metcy 50 Mg Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Metcy 50 Mg Tablet in conditions like Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate). The section on Metcy 50 Mg Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Metcy 50 Mg Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Metcy 50 Mg Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Metcy 50 Mg Tablet 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 |
Adult |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Metcy 50 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Metcy shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Metcy 50 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Metcy for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Metcy 50 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Metcy does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Metcy 50 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Metcy is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Metcy 50 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
Side effects of Metcy rarely affect the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Metcy 50 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Metcy 50 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Metcy 50 Mg Tablet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Metcy 50 Mg Tablet, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Metcy 50 Mg Tablet can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Metcy 50 Mg Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Metcy 50 Mg Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Metcy 50 Mg Tablet
Metcy 50 Mg Tablet may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Metcy 50 Mg Tablet
Consumption of alcohol and Metcy 50 Mg Tablet together may have severe effects on your health.
Yes, Metcy is safe to use, if taken in prescribed quantity and duration as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed such as dizziness, depression, tiredness, bloating, and stomach pain. If you feel any of the above- mentioned side effects after taking medicine, please consult your doctor right away and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Metcy can make you feel tired, because it drops your heart rate, and if your heart rate is dropped, the amount of blood that your heart is pumping also decreases. This creates symptoms of fatigue, impotence, drowsiness, and lethargy. Please consult your doctor if you feel tired after taking this drug.
Yes, Metcy 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.
Metcy 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).
No, You should not discontinue Metcy on your own. It may cause some serious side effects if you suddenly stop taking this medication. You are recommended to consult your doctor before discontinuing this medicine on your own.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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