Metolactone 2.5 mg/50 mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Metolactone 2.5 mg/50 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It reduces the excess fluid levels in your body while maintaining potassium balance.
It is best to take Metolactone 2.5 mg/50 mg Tablet in the morning along with food in order to avoid frequent urination at night time. For better results, it is suggested to take it at the same time every day. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.
Diarrhea, stomach upset, and glucose intolerance are very common side effect of this medicine. It might lower down the electrolytes level like sodium, potassium, and magnesium in the blood. Hence, regular monitoring of kidney function, blood pressure, and electrolytes are important while using this medicine. It might cause dizziness or tiredness if happens rise slowly from sitting position or avoid driving.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have any liver or kidney disease. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
It is best to take Metolactone 2.5 mg/50 mg Tablet in the morning along with food in order to avoid frequent urination at night time. For better results, it is suggested to take it at the same time every day. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.
Diarrhea, stomach upset, and glucose intolerance are very common side effect of this medicine. It might lower down the electrolytes level like sodium, potassium, and magnesium in the blood. Hence, regular monitoring of kidney function, blood pressure, and electrolytes are important while using this medicine. It might cause dizziness or tiredness if happens rise slowly from sitting position or avoid driving.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have any liver or kidney disease. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
Uses of Metolactone Tablet
Benefits of Metolactone Tablet
In Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Metolactone 2.5 mg/50 mg Tablet relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. It also eliminates excess water from the body and increases urine output. This maintains balance of electrolytes (like potassium), lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, or kidney problems in the future. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. You should take it regularly as prescribed for this medicine to be most effective, even if you feel better.
Side effects of Metolactone 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 Metolactone
- Diarrhea
- Upset stomach
- Glucose intolerance
- Breast enlargement in male
- Irregular menstrual cycle
- Increased blood lipid level
- Increased uric acid level in blood
- Electrolyte imbalance
- Impotence
How to use Metolactone 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. Metolactone 2.5 mg/50 mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Metolactone Tablet works
Metolactone 2.5 mg/50 mg Tablet is a combination of two diuretics: Metolazone and Spironolactone.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Metolactone 2.5 mg/50 mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Metolactone 2.5 mg/50 mg 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
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Metolactone 2.5 mg/50 mg 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
Metolactone 2.5 mg/50 mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As Metolactone 2.5 mg/50 mg Tablet may cause drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, or lightheadedness and this may affect your ability to drive.
As Metolactone 2.5 mg/50 mg Tablet may cause drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, or lightheadedness and this may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Metolactone 2.5 mg/50 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Metolactone 2.5 mg/50 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Metolactone 2.5 mg/50 mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Metolactone 2.5 mg/50 mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Metolactone 2.5 mg/50 mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Metolactone Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Metolactone 2.5 mg/50 mg 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.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Metolactone 2.5 mg/50 mg Tablet for the treatment of high blood pressure.
- Monitor your blood pressure after starting Metolactone 2.5 mg/50 mg Tablet and notify your doctor if it does not lower down.
- Your doctor may get regular tests done to monitor the level of urea and lipid in your blood.
- Metolactone 2.5 mg/50 mg Tablet helps you to lose water via urination. If, however, you lose too much fluid, you may become dehydrated. This will make you feel thirsty and make your skin look and feel dry. Let your doctor know if this happens, as your dose may need to be adjusted.
- Avoid taking anti-inflammatory medicines such as Ibuprofen along with this medicine without consulting your doctor.
- Lifestyle changes like a low-sodium diet, exercise, and not smoking may help this medicine work better.
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Name: Centaur Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Address: CENTAUR HOUSE, Near Grand Hyatt, Vakola ,Santacruz – East, Mumbai – 400 055, India.
Country of origin: India
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