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Metopress, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of High BP. Metopress also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Metopress. 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.
Metopress also has some side effects, the most common being Slow heart rate (pulse). Some other side effects of Metopress have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Metopress are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Metopress has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Metopress related warnings talks about Metopress's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Metopress is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate) are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Metopress are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Metopress have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Metopress, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Metopress is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Metopress is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Metopress safe for pregnant women?
Metopress shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Metopress safe during breastfeeding?
Metopress has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Metopress on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Metopress on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Metopress on the Liver?
Metopress has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Metopress on the Heart?
Side effects of Metopress rarely affect the heart.
Metopress should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Metopress unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Metopress habit forming or addictive?
Metopress does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Metopress. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Metopress only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Metopress is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Metopress
Metopress may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Metopress
Taking Metopress with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Take Metopress exactly as prescribed by your doctor, do not exceed dosage. Do not take the medicine on empty stomach, take it with food or just after food. Please consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions regarding when to take and how to take.
Yes, Metopress can be taken with lisinopril, no clinical meaningful interaction have been reported between these two medicines. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction occurs between them. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medications at the same time.
It is recommended to avoid taking Metopress with ibuprofen because of the concurrent use of these two medicines can reduce the antihypertensive activity of Metopress. It also decreases the renal blood flow. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines at the same time.
Yes, Metopress is safe to use, if taken in prescribed quantity and duration as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed such as dizziness, depression, tiredness, bloating, and stomach pain. If you feel any of the above- mentioned side effects after taking medicine, please consult your doctor right away and follow his/her instructions.
Take Metopress as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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