Metolactone 5 mg/50 mg Tablet
Centaur Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

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In-stock 10 tablets in 1 strip
52.61

NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol

USED FOR:
High blood pressure Oedema

COMPOSITION:
Metolazone (5mg) + Spironolactone (50mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
cardiac

Related Warnings
CAUTION
Alcohol
CAUTION

Spironolactone and alcohol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Metolactone 5 mg/50 mg 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

Metolactone 5 mg/50 mg Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Do not drive unless you are feeling well.As Metolactone 5 mg/50 mg Tablet may cause drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, or lightheadedness and this may affect your ability to drive.

CAUTION
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

There is limited information available on the use of Metolactone 5 mg/50 mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Metolazone+Spironolactone   5mg + 50mg

Uses of Metolactone Tablet
Metolactone 5 mg/50 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of high blood pressure and oedema.

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 5 mg/50 mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Metolactone 5 mg/50 mg Tablet works
Metolactone 5 mg/50 mg Tablet is a combination of two diuretics: Metolazone and spironolactone which reduce edema (swelling). 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.

Side Effects:

Common Diarrhoea, Stomach upset, Glucose intolerance, Breast enlargement in male, Irregular menstrual cycles, Increased blood lipid level, Increased uric acid level in blood, Electrolyte imbalance, Impotence.

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