Moxonal 0.3 Tablet
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Moxonal 0.3 Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). It lowers the blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels. Lowering the blood pressure helps to prevent future stroke and heart attack.
Moxonal 0.3 Tablet can be taken with or without food. You can take it at any time of day but try to take it at the same time each day. You should take this medicine as advised by the doctor and never stop it abruptly without consulting the doctor. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse. This may lead to your blood pressure rising up again and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke.
It is important to have your blood pressure checked regularly. This medicine is only one part of a treatment program which should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, smoking cessation, moderation of alcohol intake and weight reduction. You can eat normally while taking this medicine, but try to reduce your salt intake.
Common side effects of this medicine include dry mouth, nausea, dizziness, headache, insomnia and back pain. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you.
Before taking this medicine, its better to let your doctor know if you are suffering from any kidney or liver disease. Also, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should consult doctor before taking it.
Uses of Moxonal Tablet
Benefits of Moxonal Tablet
In Hypertension (high blood pressure)
High blood pressure (hypertension) is a condition where the force of blood against the artery walls remains too high, often without obvious symptoms, but it increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney problems over time. Moxonal 0.3 Tablet helps manage this condition by calming overactive nerve signals that tighten blood vessels, thereby lowering blood pressure and reducing long-term health risks.
Side effects of Moxonal 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 Moxonal
- Dryness in mouth
- Headache
- Rash
- Dizziness
- Back pain
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Sleepiness
- Vomiting
- Weakness
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Vertigo
How to use Moxonal 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. Moxonal 0.3 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Moxonal Tablet works
Moxonal 0.3 Tablet is an anti-hypertensive medication. It works by relaxing blood vessels which makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood around the body.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Moxonal 0.3 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Moxonal 0.3 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
Moxonal 0.3 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
Moxonal 0.3 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Moxonal 0.3 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Moxonal 0.3 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Moxonal 0.3 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Moxonal 0.3 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Moxonal 0.3 Tablet is not recommended in these patients.
Use of Moxonal 0.3 Tablet is not recommended in these patients.
What if you forget to take Moxonal Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Moxonal 0.3 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.
Moxonal 0.3 Tablet
₹8.35/Tablet
Moxilong 0.3 Tablet
Micro Labs Ltd
₹13.2/tablet
58% costlier
Moxovas 0.3 Tablet
Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹14.4/tablet
72% costlier
Moxocard 0.3 Tablet
Lupin Ltd
₹15/tablet
80% costlier
Moxcent 0.3 Tablet
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹16.3/tablet
95% costlier
Moxon 0.3 Tablet
Abbott
₹13.9/tablet
66% costlier
Quick tips
- Moxonal 0.3 Tablet lowers your blood pressure and makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body.
- Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent stroke and heart attack.
- Eat healthy (low-sodium diet), exercise, quit smoking, limit alcohol intake, and reduce stress along with taking Moxonal 0.3 Tablet.
- Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
- Moxonal 0.3 Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- It may cause you to feel lightheaded especially when you stand up (orthostatic hypotension). Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
- Moxonal 0.3 Tablet lowers your blood pressure and makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body.
- Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent stroke and heart attack.
- Eat healthy (low-sodium diet), exercise, quit smoking, limit alcohol intake, and reduce stress along with taking Moxonal 0.3 Tablet.
- Moxonal 0.3 Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- It may cause you to feel lightheaded especially when you stand up (orthostatic hypotension). Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
- Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Pyrimidines derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Mixed Alpha-2-Adrenergic and Imidazoline Receptor Agonists
Interaction with drugs
Taking Moxonal with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as dizziness, fainting, blurred vision, nausea, fatigue, confusion, cold or clammy skin, shallow breathing or rapid puls
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your blood pressure closely. Methylphenidate may reduce efficacy of Moxonidine.
Your doctor may monitor blood pressure and adjust the dose, if required.
Concurrent use may cause low blood pressure.
Do not consume Selegiline with Moxonidine. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your blood pressure closely. They may adjust the doses as per the observations.
Caution is advised when taking Tizanidine with Moxonidine. It is recommended to lie down if you experience symptoms such as headache, fatigue, sweating or dizziness until they fade
Patient concerns
FAQs
Can I stop Moxonal 0.3 Tablet if my blood pressure is controlled?
Do not stop taking Moxonal 0.3 Tablet without talking to your doctor, even if you feel fine or your blood pressure is controlled. Suddenly stopping the medicine may cause serious changes in your blood pressure. If required, your doctor will slowly reduce the dose over 2 weeks.
When can I take Moxonal 0.3 Tablet?
In case you are prescribed a single lowest dose of Moxonal 0.3 Tablet, you can take it in the morning. On the other hand, if divided doses are to be taken, one dose can be taken in the morning and the other in the evening.
How should I take Moxonal 0.3 Tablet?
You should take Moxonal 0.3 Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Take it as a whole (without crushing or chewing it) with sufficient amount of water. It can be taken before, during or after meals, as food does not affect the working of Moxonal 0.3 Tablet.
Who should not take Moxonal 0.3 Tablet?
You should not take Moxonal 0.3 Tablet if you are allergic to it or have heart function insufficiency. Prefer not to use the medicine if you have a slow heart rate (below 50 beats/minute at rest) or suffer from an abnormal heart rhythm or a change in the rate of the heartbeat (called sick-sinus syndrome or second or third degree AV-block).
What are the symptoms of overdose of Moxonal 0.3 Tablet?
Symptoms of overdose of Moxonal 0.3 Tablet include headache, feeling sleepy, fall in blood pressure, feeling dizzy, unusual weakness, and slow heart rate. The other symptoms can be dry mouth, being sick, feeling tired, and abdominal pain. In case of overdose contact your doctor or nearest hospital emergency department immediately.
Can I take atenolol with Moxonal 0.3 Tablet?
You can take atenolol along with Moxonal 0.3 Tablet but inform your doctor that you are taking atenolol also. Also, if you plan to stop Moxonal 0.3 Tablet, stop taking atenolol few days before you stop Moxonal 0.3 Tablet. This is because stopping both treatments at the same time could result in an increased blood pressure.
Can Moxonal 0.3 Tablet affect my sleep?
Sleep disturbance is a common side effect of Moxonal 0.3 Tablet. This tends to be mild and settles down soon. Other common side effects may include headache, dizziness, vertigo (a spinning sensation), and sleepiness. Contact your doctor if these effects persist or worry you.
What type of drug is Moxonal 0.3 Tablet?
Moxonal 0.3 Tablet belongs to antihypertensive class of medicines. It is used to lower blood pressure of hypertensive patients.
Related ayurvedic ingredients
Want to share the information?
Disclaimer:
Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Moxonidine. Camberley, Surrey: Sandoz Limited; 2008 [revised 24 May 2018]. [Accessed 19 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation. Moxonidine. [Accessed 31 Jul. 2023] (online) Available from:
- Moxonidine [Package Insert]. Solan, Himachal Pradesh: Hetero Labs Limited (Unit-II); 2019. [Accessed 25 Jul. 2023] (online) Available from:
- Moxonidine for hypertension. Drug Ther Bull. 1997;35(5):33-6. Erratum in: Drug Ther Bull 1997 Jun;35(6):46. [Accessed 25 Jul. 2023] (online) Available from:
Marketer details
Name: Knoll Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: M-17, Pharma Tower, Basement & Ground Floor, Badli Industrial Area, New Delhi 110 042
Country of origin: India
Lab tests offered by us
Related/Popular tests
₹83.5
Inclusive of all taxes
MRP₹128.5 35% OFF
10.0 tablets in 1 strip
SOLD OUT