Individual generic drug information
Extracted information for Metolazone only.
Oedema ▶BY MOUTH ▶Adult: 5–10 mg daily, dose to be taken in the morning; increased if necessary to 20 mg daily, dose increased in resistant oedema; maximum 80 mg per day Hypertension ▶BY MOUTH ▶Adult: Initially 5 mg daily, dose to be taken in the morning; maintenance 5 mg once daily on alternate days
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Acute porphyrias p. 1120
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Extracted information for Metolazone only.
→Appendix 1: thiazide diuretics
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Appetite decreased. arthralgia. asthenia. chest discomfort. chills. drowsiness. gastrointestinal discomfort. glycosuria. gout aggravated. haemoconcentration. hepatic disorders. hypoplastic anaemia. hypovolaemia. muscle complaints. palpitations . peripheral neuropathy. psychotic depression. severe cutaneous adverse reactions (SCARs). syncope. vasculitis. venous thrombosis. vertigo. vision blurred
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The amount present in milk is too small to be harmful. Large doses may suppress lactation.
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Extracted information for Metolazone only.
Tablets may be crushed and mixed with water immediately before use.
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There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. Forms available from special-order manufacturers include: tablet, oral suspension, oral solution Tablet ▶Zaroxolyn (Imported (Canada)) Metolazone 2.5 mg Zaroxolyn 2.5mg tablets | 100 tablet P s Metolazone 5 mg Zaroxolyn 5mg tablets | 50 tablet P s eiiii F 176
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5–10 mg daily, dose to be taken in the morning;
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Candidate age grouping · source page 267
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Initially 5 mg daily, dose to be taken in the
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Candidate age grouping · source page 267
