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Met Stamlo is a prescription drug, available for use as Capsule. Secondary and off-label uses of Met Stamlo have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Met Stamlo 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. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Met Stamlo include Slow heart rate (pulse). Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Met Stamlo as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Met Stamlo are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Met Stamlo's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. In addition, Met Stamlo's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Met Stamlo related warnings section.
Met Stamlo can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Met Stamlo in conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Met Stamlo contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Met Stamlo have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Met Stamlo is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Met Stamlo 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 Met Stamlo safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Met Stamlo. If you are pregnant, do not take Met Stamlo without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Met Stamlo safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Met Stamlo on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Met Stamlo on the Kidneys?
Met Stamlo is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Met Stamlo on the Liver?
Met Stamlo has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Met Stamlo on the Heart?
Met Stamlo is rarely harmful for the heart.
Met Stamlo 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 Met Stamlo unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Met Stamlo habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Met Stamlo.
Interaction between Food and Met Stamlo
When consumed with certain foods, Met Stamlo may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Met Stamlo
Taking Met Stamlo with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, Met Stamlo 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.
Met Stamlo 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, Met Stamlo 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.
No, use of Met Stamlo 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.
Rarely, Met Stamlo 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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