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Metolar is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet,Capsule,Injection,Capsule. It is primarily used for the treatment of High BP. Other than this, Metolar has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Metolar 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.
Common side effects of Metolar include Slow heart rate (pulse). Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Metolar can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Metolar 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.
In addition, Metolar's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Metolar's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Metolar is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate) as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Metolar contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Metolar have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Metolar, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Metolar 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
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Is the use of Metolar safe for pregnant women?
Metolar has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Metolar without medical advice.
Is the use of Metolar safe during breastfeeding?
Metolar may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Metolar on the Kidneys?
Metolar is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Metolar on the Liver?
Metolar is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Metolar on the Heart?
Metolar is rarely harmful for the heart.
Metolar 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 Metolar unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Metolar habit forming or addictive?
Metolar does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Metolar, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Metolar can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Metolar only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Metolar is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Metolar
When consumed with certain foods, Metolar may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Metolar
Consumption of alcohol and Metolar together may have severe effects on your health.
Yes, Metolar can cause weight gain. It is a common side effect of this drug, especially in the older patients. However, if you feel excess gain of weight after taking this medicine, please inform your doctor.
Yes, Metolar 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.
The use of Metolar is not safe for people who are having or have a history of heart diseases, blood circulation problems, slow heartbeats, or are allergic to beta blockers. They are advised to inform their doctors and take it only when prescribed.
Metolar works by inhibiting the functioning of certain natural chemicals in the body like epinephrine, which in turn leads to the widening of the blood vessels. This abolishes heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart.
It is recommended to avoid taking Metolar with ibuprofen because of the concurrent use of these two medicines can reduce the antihypertensive activity of Metolar. It also decreases the renal blood flow. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines at the same time.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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