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How to Take Metolazone and it's Dose

Written by - Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Medically Checked by - S. Hemamalini, B. Pharm

Last Updated on Jan 10, 2023

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

PO- Adults- The recommended dose range is 2.5 – 10 mg/day.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with anuria (absence of urination), liver damage, and hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Metolazone

This medication is a quinazoline diuretic, prescribed for high blood pressure.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Metolazone

India :

Metoz L (52.5 mg) | Metoz R (5 mg) | Metoral (5 mg) | Metoz (2.5 mg) | Lazon (2.5mg) | Metoz (2.5 mg) | Metoz (5 mg) | Zytanix (5 mg) | Metoz L | Metoz

International :

Zaroxolyn

Last Updated on Jan 10, 2023

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