Rpmel 5mg Tablet

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	RPG Life Sciences Ltd
Active Ingredient	Metolazone (5mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Thiazide (Related heterocyclics)
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	CARDIAC
Action Class	Low-ceiling Diuretics (Inhibitors of Na+Cl symport)
User Rating	4.1
User Reviews	307

FAQ

What if you forget to take Rpmel Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Rpmel 5mg, 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.

Rpmel 5mg Tablet Reviews

Rpmel 5mg 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).

Rpmel 5mg 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, blurred vision, 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.

How Rpmel 5mg Tablet Works

Rpmel 5mg 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.

How to Use Rpmel 5mg 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. Rpmel 5mg is to be taken with food.

Benefits of Rpmel 5mg Tablet

In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure): Rpmel 5mg 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. Rpmel 5mg 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.

Uses of Rpmel 5mg Tablet

Treatment of Edema
Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Rpmel 5mg Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Rpmel 5mg is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Rpmel 5mg 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.

Liver ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Rpmel 5mg in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Rpmel 5mg.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Rpmel 5mg may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.As Rpmel 5mg may cause drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, or lightheadedness and this may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Rpmel 5mg should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Rpmel 5mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

Avoid alcohol intake while taking Rpmel 5mg as it may increase the dizziness.
It makes you feel dizzy. Avoid driving and attention requiring activity until you know how it affects you.
Monitor your blood pressure after starting Rpmel 5mg, and notify your doctor if it does not lower down.
Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
It may cause a sudden drop of sodium level in blood. Avoid low sodium diet while you are taking this medication.
Notify your doctor if you experience dizziness, tiredness, or muscle weakness that does not go away.

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