Article Contents ::
- 1 The Brand Name METOLAZ Has Generic Salt :: METOLAZONE
- 2 METOLAZ Is From Company Centaur Priced :: Rs. 100.19
- 3 METOLAZ have METOLAZONE is comes under Sub class Diuretics of Main Class Genito Urinary System
- 4 Main Medicine Class:: Genito Urinary System Sub Medicine Class :: Diuretics
- 5 Disclaimer ::
- 6 The Information available on this site is for only Informational Purpose , before any use of this information please consult your Doctor .Price of the drugs indicated above may not match to real price due to many possible reasons may , including local taxes etc.. These are only approximate indicative prices of the drug.
The Brand Name METOLAZ Has Generic Salt :: METOLAZONE
METOLAZ Is From Company Centaur Priced :: Rs. 100.19
METOLAZ have METOLAZONE is comes under Sub class Diuretics of Main Class Genito Urinary System
Main Medicine Class:: Genito Urinary System Sub Medicine Class :: Diuretics
| Salt Name : OR Generic Name | Form | Price : MRP /Probable | Packing | ||
| METOLAZONE | TAB | Rs. 100.19 | 10 |
| Brand Name | Company / Manufacturers | Strength | Unit | Price / 10 |
| METOLAZ | Centaur | 5MG | 10 | Rs. 100.19 |
| Company Brand Name | Salt Combination | Main Medical Class | Sub Medical Class |
| From Centaur :: METOLAZ | METOLAZONE | Genito Urinary System | Diuretics |
Indications for Drugs ::
Oedema, Hypertension
Drug Dose ::
Oral Hypertension Adult: Initially, 1.25 mg daily, adjusted after 3-4 wk according to response. Usual dose: 2.5-5 mg daily, either alone or with other antihypertensives. Maintenance dose: 5 mg on alternate days. Formulations with enhanced bioavailability: 0.5-1 mg daily. Elderly: Initially, 2.5 mg/day or every other day. Oedema Adult: 5-10 mg daily, increased if necessary to 20 mg daily. Max: 80 mg in 24 hr. Elderly: Initially, 2.5 mg/day or every other day.
Contraindication ::
Anuria; hepatic coma or pre-coma. Pregnancy.
Drug Precautions ::
Pre-diabetes or DM; gout; SLE; hepatic and renal impairment; hypercholesterolaemia. Correct electrolyte disturbances prior to therapy. Risk of cross-sensitivity with sulfonamides, sulfonylureas, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, thiazides and loop diuretics. Lactation.
Drug Side Effects ::
Chest pain, palpitation, necrotising angiitis, orthostatic hypotension, syncope, venous thrombosis, vertigo, volume depletion; depression, dizziness, chills, drowsiness, fatigue, restlessness, headache, lightheadedness; petechiae, photosensitivity, hypersensitivity reactions; gout attacks, electrolyte disturbances; abdominal bloating, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, anorexia, constipation, epigastric distress, nausea, xerostomia, pancreatitis, vomiting; impotence; aplastic anaemia, thrombocytopenia, haemoconcentration, leukopenia; cholestatic jaundice, hepatitis; joint pain, muscle cramps, weakness, neuropathy, paraesthesia; blurred vision; increased BUN, glucosuria. Potentially Fatal: Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis.
Pregnancy category ::
2
Drug Mode of Action ::
Metolazone is a thiazide-like diuretic. It inhibits reabsorption of sodium in the distal tubules resulting in increased excretion of sodium and water, as well as potassium and hydrogen ions.
Drug Interactions ::
Hypotensive and nephrotoxic effects of ACE inhibitors may be enhanced. Absorption may be reduced with bile acid sequestrants. Hyperglycaemic effect may be enhanced with diazoxide. May increase serum concentration and QTc-prolonging effect of dofetilide. May reduce lithium excretion. Hypotensive effect may be increased with alcohol. Potentially Fatal: Increased risk of nephrotoxicity with ciclosporin. Severe electrolyte disturbances may occur with furosemide.
