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Meto AM 5/25 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Meto AM 5/25 Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Meto AM 5/25 Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Meto AM 5/25 Tablet are Slow heart rate (pulse). Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Meto AM 5/25 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Meto AM 5/25 Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Meto AM 5/25 Tablet has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Meto AM 5/25 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Meto AM 5/25 Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Meto AM 5/25 Tablet in conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease. The section on Meto AM 5/25 Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Meto AM 5/25 Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Meto AM 5/25 Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Meto AM 5/25 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 Meto AM 5/25 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Meto AM shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Meto AM 5/25 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Meto AM for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Meto AM 5/25 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Meto AM does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Meto AM 5/25 Tablet on the Liver?
Side effects of Meto AM rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Meto AM 5/25 Tablet on the Heart?
Meto AM may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Meto AM 5/25 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Meto AM 5/25 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Meto AM 5/25 Tablet is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Meto AM 5/25 Tablet
Some foods when eaten with Meto AM 5/25 Tablet can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Meto AM 5/25 Tablet
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Meto AM 5/25 Tablet as it can have severe side effects.
No, Meto AM is not harmful to a kidney. However, it can cause some urinary problem such as urine retention and difficulty in passing urine. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above while taking this drug.
Yes, Meto 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.
Yes, Meto 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 Meto AM and telmisartan is available in the market which is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).
Yes, Meto 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, you can take it with seafood safely if you are not allergic to seafood. However, there is a lot of scientific evidence that Meto AM has shown very strong interaction with grapefruit juice hence you are highly recommended to avoid grapefruit juice with this drug.
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