Metalodax 2.5mg 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).

Metalodax 2.5mg 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, blurred vision, 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 of Metalodax Tablet

Benefits of Metalodax Tablet

In Treatment of Edema

Edema is caused by your body retaining too much water. Metalodax 2.5mg 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.

Side effects of Metalodax Tablet

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 Metalodax

Headache
Nausea
Dizziness
Blurred vision
Lightheadedness

How to use Metalodax 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. Metalodax 2.5mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Metalodax Tablet works

Metalodax 2.5mg 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Metalodax 2.5mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Metalodax 2.5mg Tablet 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.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Metalodax 2.5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Metalodax 2.5mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As Metalodax 2.5mg Tablet may cause drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, or lightheadedness and this may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Metalodax 2.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Metalodax 2.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Metalodax 2.5mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Metalodax Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Metalodax 2.5mg 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate.
It makes you feel dizzy. Avoid driving and attention requiring activity until you know how it affects you.
Avoid alcohol intake while taking Metalodax 2.5mg Tablet as it may increase the dizziness.
It may cause a sudden drop of sodium level in blood. Avoid low sodium diet while you are taking this medication.
Monitor your blood pressure after starting Metalodax 2.5mg Tablet, and notify your doctor if it does not lower down.
Notify your doctor if you experience dizziness, tiredness, or muscle weakness that does not go away.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Thiazide (Related heterocyclics)

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Action Class

Thiazide Diuretics

Interaction with drugs

Taking Metalodax with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Lithium carbonate (Oral Route) Severe

Concurrent use may disturb the heart rhythm. Do not consume Lithium carbonate with Metolazone. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may regularly monitor Lithium carbonate ... More

Loperamide (Oral Route) Moderate

Concurrent use may disturb the heart rhythm. Your doctor may monitor your potassium levels closely.

Dexamethasone (Oral Route) Moderate

Concurrent use may increase the risk of low blood potassium levels. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your potassium levels along with your overall treatment... More

Gliclazide (Oral Route) Moderate

If taken in high doses, Metolazone may increase blood glucose levels therby reducing antidiabetic effect of Gliclazide. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor you... More

Chloroquine (Oral Route) Moderate

Concurrent use may disturb the heart rhythm. Your doctor may monitor your potassium levels closely.

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Patient concerns

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Kidney damage or heart failure

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