Moxcent 0.2mg Tablet
Unichem Laboratories Ltd

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In-stock 10 tablets in 1 strip
87.75

USED FOR:
Hypertension

COMPOSITION:
Moxonidine (0.2mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
cardiac

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Moxcent 0.2mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

No information is available on the use of Moxcent 0.2mg Tablet during lactation. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

Moxcent 0.2mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Moxcent 0.2mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Moxcent 0.2mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

Moxcent 0.2mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Moxcent 0.2mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Moxcent 0.2mg Tablet is not recommended in these patients.

Moxonidine   0.2mg

Uses of Moxcent Tablet
Moxcent 0.2mg Tablet is used in the treatment of hypertension.

How to use Moxcent 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. Moxcent 0.2mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Moxcent Tablet works
Moxcent 0.2mg Tablet is an anti-hypertensive medication. It works by relaxing blood vessels which makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood around the body.

Side Effects:

Common Dry mouth, Headache, Rash, Dizziness, Back pain, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Sleepiness, Vomiting, Weakness, Nausea, Dyspepsia, Diarrhoea, Vertigo.

Expert advice for Moxcent Tablet
You have been prescribed Moxcent to control high blood pressure. Decreasing high blood pressure lowers the risk of heart attack and stroke. Your doctor may adjust the dose and frequency (morning or evening) based on your response to Moxcent in the beginning of the treatment. Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help. May cause dizziness and lightheadedness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Does high blood pressure need to be treated?
When the blood pressure is high, the heart has to work harder to pump blood throughout the body, which causes damage to the blood vessels. If high blood pressure is not treated, it can lead to stroke, heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, and vision problems.

Q. What is Moxcent tablets/ what is Moxcent used for?
Moxcent is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension)

Q. Is moxonidine a diuretic?
It is not a diuretic

Q. How does Moxcent works?
Moxcent works by making your blood vessels relax and widen. This helps to lower your blood pressure