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Metonce Am is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Metonce Am have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Metonce Am. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Metonce Am include Slow heart rate (pulse). Some other side effects of Metonce Am have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Metonce Am are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Metonce Am's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Mild while nursing. In addition, Metonce Am's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Metonce Am related warnings section.
Metonce 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. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Metonce Am contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Metonce Am with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Metonce Am, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Metonce 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 Metonce Am safe for pregnant women?
Metonce 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 Metonce Am safe during breastfeeding?
Metonce AM has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Metonce Am on the Kidneys?
Metonce AM is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Metonce Am on the Liver?
Metonce AM may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Metonce Am on the Heart?
Metonce AM is rarely harmful for the heart.
Metonce 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 Metonce Am unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Metonce Am habit forming or addictive?
Metonce Am is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Metonce Am
Metonce Am may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Metonce Am
Consumption of alcohol and Metonce Am together may have severe effects on your health.
No, Metonce AM does not cause diabetes. It has not been reported to cause diabetes. However, Metonce AM might increase your blood sugar levels slightly, healthy people can tolerate it easily while diabetic patients might face some spike in blood sugar levels. So, if you have diabetes keep a check on your blood sugar levels and in case of a sudden spike inform your doctor and take medicines accordingly.
Metonce AM is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation.
No, use of Metonce 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.
Yes, Metonce 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.
No, Metonce AM should not be discontinued on your own. Discontinuation of a drug on your own can cause some serious problem such as blood pressure or chest pain which lead to heart attack and stroke. So before stopping this medicine, you must consult your doctor, he/she may switch your treatment if you can not tolerate this drug.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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