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Metoright Am is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. The alternative uses of Metoright Am have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Metoright Am depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Metoright Am include Slow heart rate (pulse). While these are the most often observed Metoright Am side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Metoright Am are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Metoright Am is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Metoright Am's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Metoright Am related warnings section.
Metoright 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. Some other conditions that can be affected by Metoright Am are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Metoright Am have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Metoright Am is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Metoright 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 Metoright Am safe for pregnant women?
Metoright 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 Metoright Am safe during breastfeeding?
Metoright Am has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Metoright Am on the Kidneys?
Metoright Am is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Metoright Am on the Liver?
Metoright Am may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Metoright Am on the Heart?
Metoright Am has very mild side effects on the heart.
Metoright 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 Metoright Am unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Metoright Am habit forming or addictive?
Metoright Am is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Metoright Am
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Metoright Am to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Metoright Am
Taking Metoright Am with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, Metoright 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, Metoright 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, Metoright 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 Metoright Am and telmisartan is available in the market which is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).
No, Metoright 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.
Metoright 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).
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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