Manufacturer: GRAF Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition : Amlodipine(5mg), Metoprolol Succinate(25mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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You can take Metocard AM Tablet PR at any time of day, with or without food, but it is best to take it at the same time each day. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine.
It may cause side effects like headache, ankle swelling, slow heart rate, and nausea. It may also cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. This might raise the level of potassium in the blood, hence avoid potassium rich food or supplements. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function, and electrolytes level while on the treatment.
Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions.
Metoprolol is a cardioselective beta-1-adrenergic receptor inhibitor that competitively blocks beta1-receptors with minimal or no effects on beta-2 receptors at oral doses of less than 100 mg in adults. It decreases cardiac output by negative inotropic and chronotropic effects.
Pharmacokinetics and Metabolism: After oral administration of therapeutic doses of amlodipine besylate tablets, absorption produces peak plasma concentrations between 6 and 12 hours. Absolute bioavailability has been estimated to be between 64 and 90%.
Elimination is mainly by biotransformation in the liver, and the plasma half-life ranges from approximately 3 to 7 hours. Less than 5% of an oral dose of metoprolol is recovered unchanged in the urine; the rest is excreted by the kidneys as metabolites that appear to have no beta-blocking activity.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Metocard AM
Nausea
Slow heart rate
Abdominal pain
Dizziness
Fatigue
Sleepiness
Ankle swelling
Constipation
Edema (swelling)
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Palpitations
Headache
Vomiting
Visual disturbance
Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
Breathlessness
Muscle cramp
Amlodipine+Metoprolol Succinate Succinate is considered to be harmful for patients who are allergic to any of its active or inactive ingredient. It should be avoided in patients with a history of asthma or lung disease.
Metocard AM Tablet PR may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Metocard AM Tablet PR.
Metocard AM Tablet PR is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Amlodipine+Metoprolol Succinate is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure). Amlodipine + Metoprolol Succinate is a combination of two medicines: Amlodipine and Metoprolol, which lowers blood pressure effectively.
Metoprolol and amLODIPine may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure and heart rate. You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart beat.
Metocard AM Tablet PR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Metocard AM Tablet PR, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as it can cause sudden increase in your blood pressure.
Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.
Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Metocard AM Tablet PR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. Can I stop taking Metocard AM Tablet PR if I feel well?
No, keep using Metocard AM Tablet PR as advised by your doctor, even if you feel well. Stopping Metocard AM Tablet PR suddenly may lead to serious complications such as heart attack and stroke.
Q. What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Metocard AM Tablet PR?
Keep this medicine in the packet or the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
Q. Can the use of Metocard AM Tablet PR cause headache?
Yes, the use of Metocard AM Tablet PR can cause headaches at the beginning of the treatment. Headaches usually go away after the first week of the treatment. Contact your doctor if the headaches are frequent and do not go away.
Q. What are the contraindications associated with the use of Metocard AM Tablet PR?
Metocard AM Tablet PR Succinate is considered to be harmful for patients who are allergic to any of its active or inactive ingredient. It should be avoided in patients with a history of asthma or lung disease. Inform your doctor about the your medical history and medicines to avoid any side effects.
