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Metolar Am is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Metolar Am also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Metolar Am depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Metolar Am also has some side effects, the most common being Slow heart rate (pulse). Some other side effects of Metolar Am have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Metolar 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Metolar Am is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Metolar Am's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Metolar 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. The section on Metolar Am contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Metolar Am with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Metolar Am, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Metolar Am 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 Metolar Am safe for pregnant women?
Metolar 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 Metolar Am safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Metolar AM for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Metolar Am on the Kidneys?
Metolar AM is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Metolar Am on the Liver?
Metolar AM has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Metolar Am on the Heart?
Metolar AM is rarely harmful for the heart.
Metolar Am should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Metolar Am unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Metolar Am habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Metolar Am.
Interaction between Food and Metolar Am
Taking Metolar Am with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Metolar Am
Taking Metolar Am with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Metolar 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.
Metolar 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).
Rarely, Metolar 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.
Yes, Metolar 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.
Metolar 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Norvasc® (amlodipine besylate)
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