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About Metoz 2.5 Tablet
Metoz 2.5 Tablet is an antihypertensive drug that is used for the treatment of hypertension. Metoz 2.5 Tablet comes under the category of thiazide diuretic that prevents the body from absorbing an excessive amount of salt that may cause fluid retention. High blood pressure is known as hypertension. This is a medical condition in which the blood exerts high blood pressure against the walls of the blood vessel. Due to this, the heart has to work harder to pump the blood supply into the whole body. Hypertension can put a person on severe health complications, including stroke, heart failure, heart attack, and aneurysm.
Blood pressure is defined by the amount of blood pumped by the heart and the amount of resistance exerted by the arteries against the blood flow. During hypertension, arteries become narrower, and the heart starts pumping more blood resulting in high blood pressure. Uncontrolled blood pressure can put a person at risk of serious diseases.
The mechanism of Metoz 2.5 Tablet inhibits sodium's reabsorption in the body, resulting in an increase in chloride, sodium, and water excretion through urine. The shift in electrolytes and sodium levels reduces vascular resistance and makes the heart work normally. The production of diuresis and removal of excessive salt and fluid helps to lower blood pressure.
Metoz 2.5 Tablet is an oral medication that means to be taken by mouth. Follow the doctor's instructions carefully, and take Metoz 2.5 Tablet in the same way as directed by the doctor. Do not increase or reduce the dose; tell them about all the medicines and health problems. Do not change the dosage, stop, or start the Metoz 2.5 Tablet without checking with the doctor. Metoz 2.5 Tablet can make a person feel dizzy, so one should avoid doing activities like driving that need mental alertness. Along with the desired effects, Metoz 2.5 Tablet may cause some side effects, including headache, vomiting, itching, etc. Some of the side effects of Metoz 2.5 Tablet do not require medical attention and will pass with time. However, if a person is facing serious side effects or the side effects do not go away in a couple of days, then they must consult with their doctor about it.
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Metoz 2.5 Tablet is prescribed for treating high blood pressure. Being a diuretic medication, Metoz 2.5 Tablet enhances the excretion of sodium and water through urine by restricting sodium absorption in the nephron tubes. If high blood pressure is not controlled for a longer time, then arteries and the heart will not be able to function properly. This may further increase the chances of damage of brain blood vessels, resulting in heart attack and serious kidney failure. However, taking Metoz 2.5 Tablet at the right time can control the blood pressure and make the heart function properly.
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Metoz 2.5 Tablet can increase the chances of light-headedness, so rise slowly if you are sitting and avoid operating any machine or doing any work that needs mental alertness. Before taking Metoz 2.5 Tablet , tell the doctor if you have any allergies to the active and inactive ingredients present in it, kidney, liver, or heart disease. Metoz 2.5 Tablet may lower the potassium level in the body, so ask the doctor about how to add it to the diet. Metoz 2.5 Tablet should only be given during pregnancy when the doctor strongly suggests it. Metoz 2.5 Tablet could pass in the breast milk so ask your doctor before taking it if you are a breastfeeding woman.
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As hypertension is a serious medical issue, taking Metoz 2.5 Tablet helps reduce the risk of heart disease and other serious conditions. So, one should not stop taking medicine without consulting with their doctor. However, depending upon the condition, the doctor will adjust the dosing.
Even if a person achieved their goal of bringing their blood pressure back to normal, they should not stop taking it without asking a doctor. The dosage of Metoz 2.5 Tablet could be adjusted only after the doctor's recommendation.
If a person misses the dose, then they should take it as soon as they remember. However, if it's the time of the next dose, then skip the previous one and follow the regular dosing schedule.
Unless suggested by the doctor, to take Metoz 2.5 Tablet in the morning or night, one should fix a time slot and take it regularly at the same time. However, one should avoid taking it at night or before bed as this medicine causes frequent urination. So, best to take it before 4 hours going to bed.
Metoz 2.5 Tablet comes under the category of diuretics, so it is formulated to increase the amount of water in the body to expel the excessive sodium present in the body through urine. In this way, it helps to maintain normal blood pressure.
Yes, Metoz 2.5 Tablet is an oral medicine that interacts with different herbs, vitamins, and other medicines. To prevent these interactions, one should tell their doctor about their ongoing medicine.
Drinking alcohol may further increase the risk of low blood pressure. So it is best one should avoid it as much as possible.
Metoz 2.5 Tablet may pass directly into the breast milk and may affect the child, so it is better to consult with a doctor. They will tell you if they found it safe to use in breastfeeding.
A person with heart disease needs a lower dose of Metoz 2.5 Tablet . So one should tell their doctor about it as it may need a different dosing schedule.
Taking an overdose of Metoz 2.5 Tablet may cause drowsiness, dizziness, low blood pressure, change in the electrolyte level, and trouble breathing. One should immediately report to their doctor.
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Hypertension: Hypertension is a chronic medical condition when blood pressure is too high. Blood pressure is the measurement of the heart's force to pump blood to all body parts. When the heart pumps more blood, the arteries become narrower, and blood pressure becomes high. If the blood pressure becomes uncontrolled, it may cause serious heart diseases like brain damage (stroke), heart attacks, and kidney failure.