Metolaz

Metolaz 5mg Tablet is used to help the body remove excess salt and water. It is prescribed for swelling (edema) caused by heart failure or kidney problems, including nephrotic syndrome, and can also be used to help control high blood pressure, either alone or with other blood pressure medicines.

Individuals should not take Metolaz 5mg Tablet if they cannot pass urine, have liver coma or pre-coma, or have had an allergic reaction to metolazone.

Yes, Metolaz 5mg Tablet can cause dangerously low sodium or potassium levels, sometimes very quickly after starting treatment. This can lead to weakness, muscle cramps, irregular heartbeat, confusion, or even life-threatening complications.

Metolaz 5mg Tablet can lower potassium levels, especially in people on high doses, those with rapid fluid loss, liver disease, or those taking corticosteroids. Low potassium can cause muscle weakness and dangerous heart rhythm problems.

Metolaz 5mg Tablet may raise blood sugar levels and cause sugar to appear in the urine. People with diabetes, or those at risk, should have their blood glucose monitored regularly while taking this medicine.

Yes, Metolaz 5mg Tablet can increase uric acid levels in the blood, which may lead to gout attacks, even in people who have never had gout before.

Metolaz 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in people with severely reduced kidney function, as the medicine is mainly removed from the body by the kidneys and may build up to unsafe levels.

Yes, Metolaz 5mg Tablet can lower blood pressure and sometimes cause dizziness, especially when standing up suddenly. This effect can be stronger if you drink alcohol or take other blood pressure medicines.

Metolaz 5mg Tablet can sometimes cause high calcium levels, especially in people taking high doses of vitamin D or with certain bone conditions. It should be stopped before tests for parathyroid gland function.