Metocard Am: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Metocard Am Information

Metocard Am is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Metocard Am have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Metocard Am depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Metocard Am also has some side effects, the most common being Slow heart rate (pulse). Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Metocard Am as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Metocard Am normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

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

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Metocard Am since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Metocard Am have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug reaction of Metocard Am with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Metocard Am is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

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

Metocard Am Benefits & Uses

Metocard Am is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

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

Metocard 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

Metocard Am Related Warnings

Is the use of Metocard Am safe for pregnant women?

Metocard 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 Metocard Am safe during breastfeeding?

Metocard Am has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Metocard Am on the Kidneys?

Metocard Am is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Metocard Am on the Liver?

Metocard Am has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Metocard Am on the Heart?

Metocard Am is rarely harmful for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Metocard Am with Other Drugs

Metocard 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

Metocard Am Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Metocard 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 Metocard Am

Is this Metocard Am habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Metocard Am has not been reported.

Metocard Am Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Metocard Am

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

Taking Metocard Am with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Frequently asked Questions about Metocard Am

Question about 5 years ago

Does Metocard Am cause arrhythmia (Irregular heart beat)?

Dr. Prakash kumar MBBS , General Physician

Rarely, Metocard Am causes arrhythmia (Irregular heartbeat). However, if you experience any fluctuation in heart rate after consuming this drug, please inform to a doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Metocard Am with paracetamol?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Metocard Am can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking ibuprofen do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can i take Metocard Am with seafood ?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, you can take it with seafood safely if you are not allergic to seafood. However, there is a lot of scientific evidence that Metocard Am has shown very strong interaction with grapefruit juice hence you are highly recommended to avoid grapefruit juice with this drug.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Metocard Am safe to use?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, Metocard 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.