Zalat 5mg Tablet
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Manufactured By : Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Composition : Metolazone (5mg)
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Description:
Zalat 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).
- Uses / Indications: Zalat 5mg Tablet is used in high blood pressure and oedema. It treats oedema (fluid overload) associated with heart, liver, kidney or lung disease.
Interactions / Warnings:
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:
- Zalat 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:
- Zalat 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 Zalat, 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. Zalat 5mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
- How it works:
- Zalat 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 Zalat with Torasemide? : Both Zalat 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:
- Zalat with Nimodipine|Zalat with Glimepiride|Zalat with Amlodipine|Zalat with S-Amlodipine|Zalat with Betamethasone|Zalat with Glibenclamide|Zalat with Glipizide|Zalat with Cilnidipine|Zalat with Sitagliptin|Zalat with Lercanidipine|Zalat with Methylprednisolone|Zalat with Insulin Lispro|Zalat with Benidipine|Zalat with Repaglinide|Zalat with Nifedipine|Zalat with Tolbutamide|Zalat with Metformin|Zalat with Insulin Glulisine|Zalat with Deflazacort|Zalat with Triamcinolone|Zalat with Nateglinide|Zalat with Dexamethasone|Zalat with Teneligliptin|Zalat with Rosiglitazone|Zalat with Acarbose|Zalat with Saroglitazar|Zalat with Gliclazide
