Q: What is Mykyo Tablets 0.5mg (Metolazone) used for?

This medication is a quinazoline diuretic, prescribed for high blood pressure. It helps the kidneys to ged rid of unwanted water and salt from the body into the urine.

Question 1

What is Mykyo Tablets 0.5mg (Metolazone) used for?

Accepted Answer

This medication is a quinazoline diuretic, prescribed f﻿‍‍‍‍‍‍​​​‍​​​​​​﻿or high blood pressure. It helps the kidneys to ged rid of unwanted water and salt from the body into the urine.

Question 2

What are the side effects of Mykyo Tablets 0.5mg (Metolazone)?

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Heart
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Cold extremities, swelling, low blood pressure and palpitations.
Central Nervous System
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Anxiety, depression, dry mouth, impotence, nervousness, weakness and “weird” ﻿‍‍‍‍‍‍​​​‍​​​​​​﻿feeling.
Skin
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Itching, rash and skin dryness.
Eyes, Ears, Nose, Throat
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Cough, nose bleed, eye itching, sinus congestion, sore throat and ringing in the ears.
Gastrointestinal
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Abdominal discomfort (pain, bloating), bitter taste, constipation, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting.
Genitourinary
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Question 3

Can Mykyo Tablets 0.5mg (Metolazone) be used during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of lupus, kidney or liver disease, low blood mineral levels, gout, any allergy, who are taking other medications, durin﻿‍‍‍‍‍‍​​​‍​​​​​​﻿g pregnancy and breastfeeding.
•  It may cause drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision or lightheadedness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
•  Avoid alcohol consumption.
•  Avoid exposure to sunlight.
•  Monitor liver function, kidney function, and complete blood cell coun

Question 4

What precautions should be taken with Mykyo Tablets 0.5mg (Metolazone)?

Accepted Answer

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of lupus, kidney or liver disease, low blood mineral levels, gout, any allergy, who are taking other medications, durin﻿‍‍‍‍‍‍​​​‍​​​​​​﻿g pregnancy and breastfeeding.
•  It may cause drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision or lightheadedness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
•  Avoid alcohol consumption.
•  Avoid exposure to sunlight.
•  Monitor liver function, kidney function, and complete blood cell coun

Question 5

What ATC class does Mykyo Tablets 0.5mg (Metolazone) belong to?

Accepted Answer

Mykyo Tablets 0.5mg (Metolazone): ATC C03BA08. ATC is the WHO Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification — it groups drugs by organ system and pharmacological mechanism.

Mykyo Tablets 0.5mg (Metolazone)

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