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Metolazone is a type of diuretic (water pill) medicine. This medicine reduces excess fluid levels in the body and is used to treat edema (fluid overload) associated with heart, liver, kidney, or lung disease. It is also used in treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). Metolazone makes you lose excess water through urine. It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. This medicine should be taken only during day time to avoid frequent urination at night. You must take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor and never stop it abruptly without consulting the doctor. Common side effects of this medicine include headache, nausea, and dizziness. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you. Before taking this medicine, it is better to let your doctor know if you are suffering from any kidney or liver disease. Also, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should consult a doctor before taking it. You must inform the doctor about all the other medicines that you are taking apart from this medicine. Regular monitoring of kidney function and electrolytes is important while using this medicine. 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.

• Hypertension (high blood pressure)

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.

Adult 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. 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. Child Dose: Oedema 0.2-0.4 mg/kg/day PO in single daily dose or divided q12hr Renal Dose: Renal impairment: Not necessary to supplement dose in hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis

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. Metolazone is to be taken with food.

If you miss a dose of Metolazone, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Common: • Headache • Nausea • Increased blood uric acid • Decreased potassium level in blood • Glucose intolerance • Altered blood lipid level

[UNSAFE] Metolazone may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. As Metolazone may cause drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, or lightheadedness and this may affect your ability to drive. 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.

Anuria; hepatic coma or pre-coma. Pregnancy.

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.

[UNSAFE] It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Metolazone.

[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Metolazone is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Metolazone is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Metolazone is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Metolazone is recommended. [CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] There is limited information available on the use of Metolazone in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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