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Metosartan 50 Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Metosartan 50 Tablet have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Metosartan 50 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Metosartan 50 Tablet include Headache, Dizziness, Weakness. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Metosartan 50 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Metosartan 50 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Metosartan 50 Tablet's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Metosartan 50 Tablet related warnings talks about Metosartan 50 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Diabetes, Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Angioedema must refrain from the use of Metosartan 50 Tablet since this can cause severe adverse effects.
Drug interactions for Metosartan 50 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Metosartan 50 Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Metosartan 50 Tablet is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Metosartan 50 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Metosartan shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Metosartan 50 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Metosartan does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Metosartan 50 Tablet on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Metosartan. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Metosartan 50 Tablet on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Metosartan. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Metosartan only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Metosartan 50 Tablet on the Heart?
Metosartan may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Metosartan 50 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Metosartan 50 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Metosartan 50 Tablet is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Metosartan 50 Tablet as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Metosartan 50 Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Metosartan 50 Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Metosartan 50 Tablet
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Metosartan 50 Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Metosartan 50 Tablet
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Metosartan 50 Tablet.
Yes, Metosartan causes hyperkalemia (high amount of potassium in the blood). Therefore, monitoring of blood potassium levels is important during Metosartan therapy.
No, Metosartan does not cause weight gain. Weight gain has rarely been associated with this drug. However, if you are experiencing unusual weight gain and you are in doubt that Metosartan is causing weight gain then discuss with your doctor instantly.
Yes, it is safe to take Metosartan as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. However, in some people, it may cause some side effects like back pain, sinusitis, and diaarhea.
Metosartan is the brand name for telmisartan. It belongs to a group of medications known as angiotensin II receptor blockers. It is available in the form of tablets. Metosartan is used to treat hypertension. It is also used to decrease cardiovascular risk in patients who cannot take ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitors.
No, Metosartan is not bad for kidneys. In fact, it protects the kidneys, thus, it is suitable for people with diabetes and mild-to-moderate kidney disease.
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