METORAL 5 MG TABLET
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Manufactured By : Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
Composition : Metolazone (5mg)
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METORAL 5 MG TABLET is a type of diuretic (water pill) medicine. This medicine reduces excess fluid levels in the body and is used to treat edema (fluid overload) associated with heart, liver, kidney, or lung disease. It is also used in treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).
METORAL 5 MG TABLET makes you lose excess water through urine. It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. This medicine should be taken only during day time to avoid frequent urination at night. You must take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor and never stop it abruptly without consulting the doctor.
Common side effects of this medicine include headache, nausea, and dizziness. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you. Before taking this medicine, it is better to let your doctor know if you are suffering from any kidney or liver disease. Also, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should consult a doctor before taking it. You must inform the doctor about all the other medicines that you are taking apart from this medicine. Regular monitoring of kidney function and electrolytes is important while using this medicine.
BENEFITS OF METORAL TABLET
In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
METORAL 5 MG TABLET is known as a water pill, which increases urine output thereby lowering blood pressure. If your blood pressure is controlled, you are less at risk of having a heart attack, stroke or kidney problems. The medicine must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well.
In Treatment of Edema
Edema is caused by your body retaining too much water. METORAL 5 MG TABLET helps get rid of the extra water and electrolytes from your body by increasing the amount of urine produced. This enables your body to get rid of extra water thereby relieving symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs or abdomen. Therefore, you can carry out your daily activities more comfortably. Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes to get maximum benefits.
- Uses / Indications: METORAL 5 MG TABLET is used in high blood pressure and oedema. It treats oedema (fluid overload) associated with heart, liver, kidney or lung disease.
Taking Metolazone with alcohol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate.
- Pregnancy interaction:
- METORAL 5 MG TABLET is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.
- Expert advice:
- Metoral helps lower blood pressure and also removes excess water from your body. Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate. May cause dizziness in the initial days of treatment. Monitor your blood pressure after starting Metoral, and notify your doctor if it hasn't gone down. Notify your doctor if you experience dizziness, tiredness, or muscle weakness that doesn't go away. Requires routine blood tests to monitor your kidney function.
- Side Effects:
- Headache, Nausea, Increased blood uric acid, Decreased potassium level in blood, Glucose intolerance, Altered blood lipids.
- How to use:
- Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. METORAL 5 MG TABLET is to be taken with food.
- How it works:
- METORAL 5 MG TABLET is a thiazide diuretic. It lowers blood pressure and fluid retention in edema by removing the extra water and certain electrolytes from the body. Over time it also works by relaxing blood vessels and improving blood flow.
- Faq for medicine:
- Is metolazone potassium sparing diuretic/ loop diuretic/ beta blocker/ steroid/narcotic? : Metolazone belongs to the group of medicines called quinazoline and thiazide-like diuretic and it is not potassium sparing diuretic/ loop diuretic/ beta blocker/ steroid/narcotic|Is metolazone discontinued? : No, metolazone is not discontinued|Is metolazone stronger than Lasix? : Metolazone and furosemide (Lasix) belongs to same category of drugs (diuretics), but their effect may vary upon individual response|Can you take metolazone with Lasix? : Metolazone and furosemide (Lasix) may sometimes be prescribed, but these combinations can lead to dehydration and electrolyte abnormalities. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required|Does metolazone contain sulfa? : Yes, it contains sulfa. Chemically it is called as 7-chloro-2-methyl-4-oxo-3-o-tolyl-1, 2, 3, 4-tetrahydroquinazoline-6-sulfonamide|Does metolazone get you high/ deplete potassium? : Metolazone causing the above side effects is uncommon or rare. However consult your doctor if you experience any of these side effects|Does metolazone appear in breast milk? : Yes, metolazone gets excreted in breast milk. Patient should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use|How long does metolazone take to work? : It depends upon disease condition and lot of other factors. Patient should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use.|Can I use Metoral with Torasemide? : Both Metoral and Torasemide are diuretics and both can lower the blood potassium levels (hypokalemia). When given together, hypokalemia can be severe, causing muscle pains or cramps, loss of appetite, weakness, dizziness, or confusion. Inform your doctor if you have these symptoms and you are taking both the drugs. Take foods rich in potassium like orange or other citrus fruit juices or take a potassium supplement.
- Medicine interaction:
- Metoral with Teneligliptin|Metoral with Benidipine|Metoral with Insulin Lispro|Metoral with S-Amlodipine|Metoral with Insulin Glulisine|Metoral with Sitagliptin|Metoral with Lercanidipine|Metoral with Gliclazide|Metoral with Nifedipine|Metoral with Deflazacort|Metoral with Betamethasone|Metoral with Nimodipine|Metoral with Glipizide|Metoral with Cilnidipine|Metoral with Tolbutamide|Metoral with Dexamethasone|Metoral with Nateglinide|Metoral with Glibenclamide|Metoral with Repaglinide|Metoral with Saroglitazar|Metoral with Acarbose|Metoral with Glimepiride|Metoral with Metformin|Metoral with Amlodipine|Metoral with Methylprednisolone|Metoral with Triamcinolone|Metoral with Rosiglitazone
