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Moxovas 0.2 Tablet

Written By Dr. Anuj Saini, MMST, MBBS
Reviewed By Dr. Ashish Ranjan, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS
Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:07 AM (IST)
Moxovas 0.2 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.
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General Information

Contains

Moxonidine (0.2mg)

Marketer

Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C
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Product introduction

Moxovas 0.2 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 Moxovas Tablet

Benefits of Moxovas Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure)
If your blood pressure is controlled you are less at risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Moxovas 0.2 Tablet reduces the chances of heart diseases and helps you remain healthier for longer. Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes, such as eating healthy and staying active, to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine.

Side effects of Moxovas 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 Moxovas
  • Dryness in mouth
  • Headache
  • Rash
  • Dizziness
  • Back pain
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Sleepiness
  • Vomiting
  • Weakness
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Vertigo

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

How Moxovas Tablet works

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

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Quick tips

  • Moxovas 0.2 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 Moxovas 0.2 Tablet.
  • Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
  • Moxovas 0.2 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

UNSAFE
Moxovas 0.2 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Moxovas 0.2 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

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Moxovas 0.2 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

Driving

UNSAFE
Moxovas 0.2 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney

Kidney

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

Liver

CAUTION
Moxovas 0.2 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Moxovas 0.2 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Moxovas 0.2 Tablet is not recommended in these patients.
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Frequently asked questions

Do not stop taking Moxovas 0.2 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.
In case you are prescribed a single lowest dose of Moxovas 0.2 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.
You should take Moxovas 0.2 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 Moxovas 0.2 Tablet.
You should not take Moxovas 0.2 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).
Symptoms of overdose of Moxovas 0.2 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.
You can take atenolol along with Moxovas 0.2 Tablet but inform your doctor that you are taking atenolol also. Also, if you plan to stop Moxovas 0.2 Tablet, stop taking atenolol few days before you stop Moxovas 0.2 Tablet. This is because stopping both treatments at the same time could result in an increased blood pressure.
Sleep disturbance is a common side effect of Moxovas 0.2 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.
Moxovas 0.2 Tablet belongs to antihypertensive class of medicines. It is used to lower blood pressure of hypertensive patients.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Pyrimidines derivatives

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Action Class

Alpha 2 agonist (Imidazoline)

Related lab tests

Kidney Function Test

References

  1. Moxonidine. Camberley, Surrey: Sandoz Limited; 2008 [revised 24 May 2018]. [Accessed 19 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
  2. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation. Moxonidine. [Accessed 31 Jul. 2023] (online) Available from:
  3. Moxonidine [Package Insert]. Solan, Himachal Pradesh: Hetero Labs Limited (Unit-II); 2019. [Accessed 25 Jul. 2023] (online) Available from:
  4. 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:
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User feedback

Twice A Day
49%
Once A Day
40%
Thrice A Day
10%
High blood pressure
93%
Others
7%
Excellent
58%
Poor
25%
Average
17%
No Side Effect
50%
Dizziness
50%
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Patient concerns

I am a patient of hypertension

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
Hypertension is clinal condition of high blood pressure. Please see a physician.

Some times I had lot of hypertension

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
Hypertension is clinically high blood pressure. Persistent high arterial blood pressure above 120/80 mm HG is termed as pre-hypertension or hypertension, but the point to be emphasized is that this rise in blood pressure is persistent. Transient increase in BP occurs in stress and anxiety and needs to be treated accordingly.
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Name: Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Address: Atlanta Arcade, Marol Church Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai - 400059, INDIA.

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Country of origin: India

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