Lazon
Lazon Products are primarily used for
Hypertension (high blood pressure), Heart Failure, Kidney stone
About Lazon Products
Uses of Lazon Products
Metolazone is used in Hypertension (high blood pressure), Heart Failure and kidney stone. It treats oedema (fluid overload) associated with heart, liver, kidney or lung disease.
Lazon Products side effects
Common
Side Effect of Lazon is Increased uric acid level in blood.
How Lazon Products work
Metolazone 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.
Patient Concerns about Lazon Products
Frequently asked questions about Lazon Products
Frequently asked questions about Metolazone
Q. What is Lazon 2.5mg Tablet used for?
Lazon 2.5mg Tablet is used to help the body remove excess salt and water. It is prescribed for swelling (edema) caused by heart failure or kidney problems, including nephrotic syndrome, and can also be used to help control high blood pressure, either alone or with other blood pressure medicines.
Q. Who should not take Lazon 2.5mg Tablet?
Individuals should not take Lazon 2.5mg Tablet if they cannot pass urine, have liver coma or pre-coma, or have had an allergic reaction to metolazone.
Q. Can Lazon 2.5mg Tablet cause serious electrolyte problems?
Yes, Lazon 2.5mg Tablet can cause dangerously low sodium or potassium levels, sometimes very quickly after starting treatment. This can lead to weakness, muscle cramps, irregular heartbeat, confusion, or even life-threatening complications.
Q. Does Lazon 2.5mg Tablet affect potassium levels in the body?
Lazon 2.5mg Tablet can lower potassium levels, especially in people on high doses, those with rapid fluid loss, liver disease, or those taking corticosteroids. Low potassium can cause muscle weakness and dangerous heart rhythm problems.
Q. Does Lazon 2.5mg Tablet affect blood sugar levels?
Lazon 2.5mg Tablet may raise blood sugar levels and cause sugar to appear in the urine. People with diabetes, or those at risk, should have their blood glucose monitored regularly while taking this medicine.
Q. Can Lazon 2.5mg Tablet trigger gout?
Yes, Lazon 2.5mg Tablet can increase uric acid levels in the blood, which may lead to gout attacks, even in people who have never had gout before.
Q. Is Lazon 2.5mg Tablet safe for people with kidney problems?
Lazon 2.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in people with severely reduced kidney function, as the medicine is mainly removed from the body by the kidneys and may build up to unsafe levels.
Q. Can Lazon 2.5mg Tablet cause dizziness or low blood pressure?
Yes, Lazon 2.5mg Tablet can lower blood pressure and sometimes cause dizziness, especially when standing up suddenly. This effect can be stronger if you drink alcohol or take other blood pressure medicines.
Q. Does Lazon 2.5mg Tablet affect calcium levels in the body?
Lazon 2.5mg Tablet can sometimes cause high calcium levels, especially in people taking high doses of vitamin D or with certain bone conditions. It should be stopped before tests for parathyroid gland function.
Products for Lazon
Lazon 2.5mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹62.2
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Lazon 5mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹108.11
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