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
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Metosartan 50 Tablet is used -
Severe
Common
Is the use of Metosartan 50 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Metosartan can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Metosartan 50 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Metosartan is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Metosartan 50 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Metosartan may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
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.
Metosartan 50 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
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?
No, there is no any evidence that Metosartan 50 Tablet is addictive.
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, Metosartan 50 Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Metosartan 50 Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.
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, there is no information about the side effects of taking Metosartan 50 Tablet with alcohol.
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.
Metosartan is available in the form of tablets. A tablet is usually taken once a day, with or without food because food affects the absorption of this drug. It should be taken at exactly the same time every time to avoid skipping the dose. Metosartan might start showing the effects between 2 to 4 weeks, therefore, it is important to continue taking it even when you feel well. One should take Metosartan exactly as prescribed by their doctor.
Yes, Metosartan causes hyperkalemia (high amount of potassium in the blood). Therefore, monitoring of blood potassium levels is important during Metosartan therapy.
No, Metosartan doesn't cause a headache. However, if you experience a headache while using Metosartan, please consult your doctor without any delay.
Metosartan contains telmisartan which is an antihypertensive drug that works by preventing a chemical (angiotensin II) to bind with a receptor. This causes relaxation of blood vessels, it also prevents the synthesis and release of aldosterone (a hormone whose hyperactivity results in high blood pressure). In this way Metosartan decreases the blood pressure.
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