Moxcent 0.2 Tablet
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Product introduction
Moxcent 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.
Moxcent 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.
Moxcent 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 Moxcent Tablet
Side effects of Moxcent 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 Moxcent
- Dryness in mouth
- Headache
- Rash
- Dizziness
- Back pain
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Sleepiness
- Vomiting
- Weakness
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Vertigo
How to use Moxcent 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. Moxcent 0.2 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Moxcent Tablet works
Moxcent 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Moxcent 0.2 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Moxcent 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
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Moxcent 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
UNSAFE
Moxcent 0.2 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Moxcent 0.2 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Moxcent 0.2 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Moxcent 0.2 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Moxcent 0.2 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Moxcent 0.2 Tablet is not recommended in these patients.
Use of Moxcent 0.2 Tablet is not recommended in these patients.
What if you forget to take Moxcent Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Moxcent 0.2 Tablet, 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.\n
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Quick tips
- Moxcent 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 Moxcent 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.
- Moxcent 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.
- Moxcent 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 Moxcent 0.2 Tablet.
- Moxcent 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.
- Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Pyrimidines derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Mixed Alpha-2-Adrenergic and Imidazoline Receptor Agonists
Interaction with drugs
Taking Moxcent with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concurrent use may cause low blood pressure.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as dizziness, fainting, blurred vision, nausea, fatigue, confusion, cold o
Concurrent use may cause low blood pressure.
watch out for symptoms such as blurry vision, confusion, dizziness, fainting, lightheadedness, nausea or vomiting and consult your doc
Selegiline may increase or decrease the efficacy of Moxonidine.
Do not consume Selegiline with Moxonidine. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your blood press
Concurrent use may cause low blood pressure.
Caution is advised when taking Tizanidine with Moxonidine. It is recommended to lie down if you experience symptoms such as headache,
Concurrent use may result in increased sedation.
Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration or alertness until you know how the medicines affect you.
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Moxcent 0.2 Tablet
Once A Day
39%
Twice A Day
37%
Thrice A Day
24%
Alternate Day
1%
What are you using Moxcent Tablet for?
Hypertension *
100%
*Hypertension (high blood pressure)
How much was the improvement?
Average
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How do you take Moxcent Tablet?
With or witho*
100%
*With or without food
Please rate Moxcent 0.2 Tablet on price
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Average
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FAQs
Can I stop Moxcent 0.2 Tablet if my blood pressure is controlled?
Do not stop taking Moxcent 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.
When can I take Moxcent 0.2 Tablet?
In case you are prescribed a single lowest dose of Moxcent 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.
How should I take Moxcent 0.2 Tablet?
You should take Moxcent 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 Moxcent 0.2 Tablet.
Who should not take Moxcent 0.2 Tablet?
You should not take Moxcent 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).
What are the symptoms of overdose of Moxcent 0.2 Tablet?
Symptoms of overdose of Moxcent 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.
Can I take atenolol with Moxcent 0.2 Tablet?
You can take atenolol along with Moxcent 0.2 Tablet but inform your doctor that you are taking atenolol also. Also, if you plan to stop Moxcent 0.2 Tablet, stop taking atenolol few days before you stop Moxcent 0.2 Tablet. This is because stopping both treatments at the same time could result in an increased blood pressure.
Can Moxcent 0.2 Tablet affect my sleep?
Sleep disturbance is a common side effect of Moxcent 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.
What type of drug is Moxcent 0.2 Tablet?
Moxcent 0.2 Tablet belongs to antihypertensive class of medicines. It is used to lower blood pressure of hypertensive patients.
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Address: Off. Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380 009., Gujarat, India
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: October, 2025
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Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: October, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Moxcent 0.2 Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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