Metozide 5mg Tablet
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Manufactured By : Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Composition : Metolazone (5mg)
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Metozide 5mg 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).
Metozide 5mg 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.
- Uses / Indications: Metozide 5mg 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:
- Metozide 5mg 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:
- Metozide 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 Metozide, 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. Metozide 5mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
- How it works:
- Metozide 5mg 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 Metozide with Torasemide? : Both Metozide 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:
- Metozide with Teneligliptin|Metozide with Benidipine|Metozide with Methylprednisolone|Metozide with S-Amlodipine|Metozide with Insulin Glulisine|Metozide with Sitagliptin|Metozide with Lercanidipine|Metozide with Gliclazide|Metozide with Nateglinide|Metozide with Deflazacort|Metozide with Betamethasone|Metozide with Nimodipine|Metozide with Glipizide|Metozide with Cilnidipine|Metozide with Tolbutamide|Metozide with Dexamethasone|Metozide with Nifedipine|Metozide with Glibenclamide|Metozide with Repaglinide|Metozide with Saroglitazar|Metozide with Metformin|Metozide with Glimepiride|Metozide with Acarbose|Metozide with Amlodipine|Metozide with Insulin Lispro|Metozide with Triamcinolone|Metozide with Rosiglitazone
