Prescription Required
Manufacturer/ Marketer
Merynova Lifesciences India Private Limited
SALT COMPOSITION
Metolazone (2.5mg)
Storage
Store below 30°C
Product introduction
Matzol 2.5 Tablet 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).
Matzol 2.5 Tablet 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.
Uses of Matzol Tablet
- Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Treatment of Edema
Benefits of Matzol Tablet
In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Matzol 2.5 Tablet is known as a water pill, which increases urine output thereby lowering blood pressure. If your blood pressure is controlled, you are less at risk of having a heart attack, stroke or kidney problems. The medicine must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well.
In Treatment of Edema
Edema is caused by your body retaining too much water. Matzol 2.5 Tablet helps get rid of the extra water and electrolytes from your body by increasing the amount of urine produced. This enables your body to get rid of extra water thereby relieving symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs or abdomen. Therefore, you can carry out your daily activities more comfortably. Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes to get maximum benefits.
Side effects of Matzol 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 Matzol
- Headache
- Nausea
- Dizziness
How to use Matzol 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. Matzol 2.5 Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Matzol Tablet works
Matzol 2.5 Tablet 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Matzol 2.5 Tablet.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Matzol 2.5 Tablet 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.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Matzol 2.5 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Matzol 2.5 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As Matzol 2.5 Tablet may cause drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, or lightheadedness and this may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Matzol 2.5 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Matzol 2.5 Tablet is recommended.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Matzol 2.5 Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Matzol Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Matzol 2.5 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.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
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Quick tips
- 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 Matzol 2.5 Tablet 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 Matzol 2.5 Tablet, 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Thiazide (Related heterocyclics)
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Low-ceiling Diuretics (Inhibitors of Na+Cl symport)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Matzol with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Acarbose
Brand(s)
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Diadose, Abacus, Disorb
Serious
Amlodipine
Brand(s)
:
Samlodon, Amodep, Amleod
Serious
Amphotericin B
Brand(s)
:
Hospicin B, Amfocare, Amphocil
Serious
Beclometasone
Brand(s)
:
Becoride
Serious
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Patient concerns
I am a patient of hypertension
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
Hypertension is clinal condition of high blood pressure. Please see a physician.
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Some times I had lot of hypertension
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
Hypertension is clinically high blood pressure. Persistent high arterial blood pressure above 120/80 mm HG is termed as pre-hypertension or hypertension, but the point to be emphasized is that this rise in blood pressure is persistent. Transient increase in BP occurs in stress and anxiety and needs to be treated accordingly.
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Hypertension blood pressure pro
Dr. Saurabh Arora
Cardiology
Bp any medicine u taking
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High blood pressure and high blood sugar
Dr. Ankur Kumar Tanwar
Ayurveda
Ok send all your reports in my what up no 9XXXXXX
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I'm type 2 diabetic patient with hypertension, l am taking following medicines Tezloc 40 - OD Glimisave Max-1 forte. BBF Glimisave Max-2 forte Cd Rozavel -5. Hs My usual blood pressure -80/145 Usual Blood glucose levels :fasting -120 PP-180 Hba1c - 7.6 Pl suggest me whether I need any change in medicines etc. I'm taking Januvia-100 also
Dr. Nabajit Talukdar
Cardiology
seems ok basically need control of blood pressure and hypertension get an ecg n echo done
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High blood sugar lavel. Gallstone. High blood pressure
Dr. Sanjay Bhatt
Physician
Need to proper investigate and examine. So plz consult doctor nearby.or you can consult me at snergy multiple speciality clinic RD CITY ,BALJEET COMPLEX NEAR SRS MARKET SECTOR 52 gurgaon 9XXXXXX .Advice to maintain calories intake as per weight ,regular walk or aerobic exercises ,on time take your medicines and once a month visit your diabetologist for routine examination and investigations. Will definitely controlled your sugar and u can live healthy life.
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Heart pain blood pressure high blood sugar high
Dr. Saurabh Arora
Cardiology
Consult physician near u for proper examination and blood work up
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High Sugar, high blood pressure
Dr. Sanjay Bhatt
Physician
Need to proper investigate and examine. So plz consult doctor nearby.or you can consult me at snergy multiple speciality clinic RD CITY ,BALJEET COMPLEX NEAR SRS MARKET SECTOR 52 gurgaon 9XXXXXX .Advice to maintain calories intake as per weight ,regular walk or aerobic exercises ,on time take your medicines and once a month visit your diabetologist for routine examination and investigations. Will definitely controlled your sugar and u can live healthy life.
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Country of origin: India
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