Metolazone

Last updated 24 Feb 2021 | 10:59 AM (UTC)

Metolazone Uses

Metolazone is used in Hypertension (high blood pressure). It treats oedema (fluid overload) associated with heart, liver, kidney or lung disease.

How Metolazone works

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.

Common side effects of Metolazone

Increased uric acid level in blood

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Medicine brands for Metolazone

Centaur Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

RPG Life Sciences Ltd

₹112 to ₹182

2 variant(s)

Metoral

Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd

₹59 to ₹90

2 variant(s)

Lazon

United Biotech Pvt Ltd

₹66 to ₹115

2 variant(s)

Zalat

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹62 to ₹103

2 variant(s)

Metolaz

Centaur Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹105 to ₹225

2 variant(s)

Expert advice for Metolazone

Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate.
It makes you feel dizzy. Avoid driving and attention requiring activity until you know how it affects you.
Avoid alcohol intake while taking Metolazone as it may increase the dizziness.
It may cause a sudden drop of sodium level in blood. Avoid low sodium diet while you are taking this medication.
Monitor your blood pressure after starting Metolazone, and notify your doctor if it does not lower down.
Notify your doctor if you experience dizziness, tiredness, or muscle weakness that does not go away.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.