Uses / Indications:
Diurem 5mg Tablet is used in high blood pressure and oedema. It treats oedema (fluid overload) associated with heart, liver, kidney or lung disease.
Pregnancy interaction:
Diurem 5mg Tablet is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.
Expert advice:
Diurem helps lower blood pressure and also removes excess water from your body. Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate. May cause dizziness in the initial days of treatment. Monitor your blood pressure after starting Diurem, and notify your doctor if it hasn't gone down. Notify your doctor if you experience dizziness, tiredness, or muscle weakness that doesn't go away. Requires routine blood tests to monitor your kidney function.
Side Effects:
Headache, Nausea, Increased blood uric acid, Decreased potassium level in blood, Glucose intolerance, Altered blood lipids.
How to use:
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. Diurem 5mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How it works:
Diurem 5mg Tablet 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.
Faq for medicine:
Is metolazone potassium sparing diuretic/ loop diuretic/ beta blocker/ steroid/narcotic? : Metolazone belongs to the group of medicines called quinazoline and thiazide-like diuretic and it is not potassium sparing diuretic/ loop diuretic/ beta blocker/ steroid/narcotic|Is metolazone discontinued? : No, metolazone is not discontinued|Is metolazone stronger than Lasix? : Metolazone and furosemide (Lasix) belongs to same category of drugs (diuretics), but their effect may vary upon individual response|Can you take metolazone with Lasix? : Metolazone and furosemide (Lasix) may sometimes be prescribed, but these combinations can lead to dehydration and electrolyte abnormalities. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required|Does metolazone contain sulfa? : Yes, it contains sulfa. Chemically it is called as 7-chloro-2-methyl-4-oxo-3-o-tolyl-1, 2, 3, 4-tetrahydroquinazoline-6-sulfonamide|Does metolazone get you high/ deplete potassium? : Metolazone causing the above side effects is uncommon or rare. However consult your doctor if you experience any of these side effects|Does metolazone appear in breast milk? : Yes, metolazone gets excreted in breast milk. Patient should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use|How long does metolazone take to work? : It depends upon disease condition and lot of other factors. Patient should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use.|Can I use Diurem with Torasemide? : Both Diurem and Torasemide are diuretics and both can lower the blood potassium levels (hypokalemia). When given together, hypokalemia can be severe, causing muscle pains or cramps, loss of appetite, weakness, dizziness, or confusion. Inform your doctor if you have these symptoms and you are taking both the drugs. Take foods rich in potassium like orange or other citrus fruit juices or take a potassium supplement.
Medicine interaction:
Diurem with Nimodipine|Diurem with Glibenclamide|Diurem with Rosiglitazone|Diurem with S-Amlodipine|Diurem with Insulin Glulisine|Diurem with Glimepiride|Diurem with Nifedipine|Diurem with Cilnidipine|Diurem with Sitagliptin|Diurem with Lercanidipine|Diurem with Methylprednisolone|Diurem with Insulin Lispro|Diurem with Benidipine|Diurem with Repaglinide|Diurem with Glipizide|Diurem with Tolbutamide|Diurem with Metformin|Diurem with Deflazacort|Diurem with Triamcinolone|Diurem with Acarbose|Diurem with Dexamethasone|Diurem with Teneligliptin|Diurem with Amlodipine|Diurem with Nateglinide|Diurem with Betamethasone|Diurem with Saroglitazar|Diurem with Gliclazide
