Zytanix 2.5 Tablet
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Zydus Cadila |
Active Ingredient | Metolazone (2.5mg) |
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 | 4.8 |
User Reviews | 795 |
FAQ
Zytanix 2.5 Tablet Reviews
Zytanix 2.5 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 Zytanix 2.5 Tablet Works
How to Use Zytanix 2.5 Tablet
Benefits of Zytanix 2.5 Tablet
- In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure): Zytanix 2.5 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. Zytanix 2.5 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 Zytanix 2.5 Tablet
- Treatment of Edema
- Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Zytanix 2.5 Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- 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.
- It may cause a sudden drop of sodium level in blood. Avoid low sodium diet while you are taking this medication.
- Avoid alcohol intake while taking Zytanix 2.5 as it may increase the dizziness.
- 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.
- Monitor your blood pressure after starting Zytanix 2.5, and notify your doctor if it does not lower down.
References
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