Metolactone 5 mg/50 mg Tablet
Salt Composition:Metolazone 5mg + Spironolactone 50mg
Metolactone 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 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.
Last updated on: 28-10-2023
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Quick Summary
Metolactone 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 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.
Benefits of Metolactone 5 mg/50 mg Tablet
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
In Hypertension (high blood pressure) Metolactone 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 5 mg/50 mg 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. ['Upset stomach, Glucose intolerance, Breast enlargement in male, Irregular menstrual cycle, Increased blood lipid level, Increased uric acid level in blood, Electrolyte imbalance, Impotence']
Directions for Use
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 5 mg/50 mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How it works
Metolactone 5 mg/50 mg Tablet is a combination of two diuretics: Metolazone and Spironolactone. They work by removing extra water and certain electrolytes from the body through urine. Over time, metolazone also relaxes blood vessels but causes potassium loss. Spironolactone is added as it conserves potassium, thereby balancing its levels in the body.
Alcohol
UNSAFE - It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Metolactone 5 mg/50 mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Metolactone 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 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 5 mg/50 mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. As Metolactone 5 mg/50 mg Tablet may cause drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, or lightheadedness and this may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION - Metolactone 5 mg/50 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Metolactone 5 mg/50 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Metolactone 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 5 mg/50 mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What If You Forget to take Metolactone 5 mg/50 mg Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Metolactone 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.
Storage Advice
Store below 30°C
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