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METOZ 5 MG TABLET
Generic : Metolazone (5mg)
Treatment : Anti-Hypertensive
Pack size : 10 (Tablet)
Manufacturer : Centaur Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Made In : INDIA
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Metoz 5 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).
Metoz 5 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.
BENEFITS OF METOZ TABLET
In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Metoz 5 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. Metoz 5 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.
HOW TO USE METOZ TABLET
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. Metoz 5 Tablet is to be taken with food.
HOW METOZ TABLET WORKS
Metoz 5 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.
SAFETY ADVICE
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Metoz 5 Tablet.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Metoz 5 Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Metoz 5 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Metoz 5 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As Metoz 5 Tablet may cause drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, or lightheadedness and this may affect your ability to drive.
As Metoz 5 Tablet may cause drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, or lightheadedness and this may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Metoz 5 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Metoz 5 Tablet is recommended.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Metoz 5 Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Interaction with drugs
Using the below medicines along with Metoz 5mg Tablet may reduce the efficacy or cause side effects.
- WARFARIN
- CAPTOPRIL
- TORSEMIDE
- BENAZEPRIL
- PERINDOPRIL
- FOSINOPRIL
WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE METOZ TABLET?
If you miss a dose of Metoz 5 Tablet, 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.
SIDE EFFECTS
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 Metoz
- Headache
- Nausea
- Dizziness
FAQ's
As hypertension is a serious medical issue, taking Metoz 5 Tablet 10’s helps reduce the risk of heart disease and other serious conditions. So, one should not stop taking medicine without consulting with their doctor. However, depending upon the condition, the doctor will adjust the dosing.
Even if a person achieved their goal of bringing their blood pressure back to normal, they should not stop taking it without asking a doctor. The dosage of Metoz 5 Tablet 10’s could be adjusted only after the doctor’s recommendation.
If a person misses the dose, then they should take it as soon as they remember. However, if it’s the time of the next dose, then skip the previous one and follow the regular dosing schedule.
Unless suggested by the doctor, to take Metoz 5 Tablet 10’s in the morning or night, one should fix a time slot and take it regularly at the same time. However, one should avoid taking it at night or before bed as this medicine causes frequent urination. So, best to take it before 4 hours going to bed.
Metoz 5 Tablet 10’s comes under the category of diuretics, so it is formulated to increase the amount of water in the body to expel the excessive sodium present in the body through urine. In this way, it helps to maintain normal blood pressure.
Yes, Metoz 5 Tablet 10’s is an oral medicine that interacts with different herbs, vitamins, and other medicines. To prevent these interactions, one should tell their doctor about their ongoing medicine.
Drinking alcohol may further increase the risk of low blood pressure. So it is best one should avoid it as much as possible.
Metoz 5 Tablet 10’s may pass directly into the breast milk and may affect the child, so it is better to consult with a doctor. They will tell you if they found it safe to use in breastfeeding.
A person with heart disease needs a lower dose of Metoz 5 Tablet 10’s. So one should tell their doctor about it as it may need a different dosing schedule.
Taking an overdose of Metoz 5 Tablet 10’s may cause drowsiness, dizziness, low blood pressure, change in the electrolyte level, and trouble breathing. One should immediately report to their doctor.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pack size – 10
Pack form – tablet
MORE INFORMATION
Information Leaflet
Always read the patient information leaflet before commencing treatment.
Important: We advise you to always read the patient information leaflet inside the medication box, as the generic medication may not always entirely match the patient information leaflet listed. Please contact us if you have any questions.