Metadure 5mg Tablet is a type of diuretic (water pill) medicine used to treat edema (fluid overload) associated with heart, liver, kidney, or lung disease, and hypertension (high blood pressure).

Introduction:
Metadure 5mg Tablet 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, 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.

Dosage Form:
Tablet

Side Effects:

• Headache
• Nausea
• Dizziness

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. Metadure 5mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How it Works:
Metadure 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.

Quick Tips:

• 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.
• Avoid alcohol intake while taking Metadure 5mg Tablet as it may increase the dizziness.
• Monitor your blood pressure after starting Metadure 5mg Tablet and notify your doctor if it does not lower down.
• 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.