Moxopress
Moxopress Products are primarily used for
About Moxopress Products
Uses of Moxopress Products
Moxonidine is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure).
Moxopress Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Moxopress are Dryness in mouth, Headache, Dizziness, Sleepiness, Weakness, Nausea1a, Sleep disturbance.
How Moxopress Products work
Moxonidine is an anti-hypertensive medication. It works by relaxing blood vessels which makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood around the body.
Patient Concerns about Moxopress Products
Frequently asked questions about Moxopress Products
Frequently asked questions about Moxonidine
Q. Can I stop Moxopress 0.2mg Tablet if my blood pressure is controlled?
Do not stop taking Moxopress 0.2mg Tablet without talking to your doctor, even if you feel fine or your blood pressure is controlled. Suddenly stopping the medicine may cause serious changes in your blood pressure. If required, your doctor will slowly reduce the dose over 2 weeks.
Q. When can I take Moxopress 0.2mg Tablet?
In case you are prescribed a single lowest dose of Moxopress 0.2mg Tablet, you can take it in the morning. On the other hand, if divided doses are to be taken, one dose can be taken in the morning and the other in the evening.
Q. How should I take Moxopress 0.2mg Tablet?
You should take Moxopress 0.2mg Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Take it as a whole (without crushing or chewing it) with sufficient amount of water. It can be taken before, during or after meals, as food does not affect the working of Moxopress 0.2mg Tablet.
Q. Who should not take Moxopress 0.2mg Tablet?
You should not take Moxopress 0.2mg Tablet if you are allergic to it or have heart function insufficiency. Prefer not to use the medicine if you have a slow heart rate (below 50 beats/minute at rest) or suffer from an abnormal heart rhythm or a change in the rate of the heartbeat (called sick-sinus syndrome or second or third degree AV-block).
Q. What are the symptoms of overdose of Moxopress 0.2mg Tablet?
Symptoms of overdose of Moxopress 0.2mg Tablet include headache, feeling sleepy, fall in blood pressure, feeling dizzy, unusual weakness, and slow heart rate. The other symptoms can be dry mouth, being sick, feeling tired, and abdominal pain. In case of overdose contact your doctor or nearest hospital emergency department immediately.
Q. Can I take atenolol with Moxopress 0.2mg Tablet?
You can take atenolol along with Moxopress 0.2mg Tablet but inform your doctor that you are taking atenolol also. Also, if you plan to stop Moxopress 0.2mg Tablet, stop taking atenolol few days before you stop Moxopress 0.2mg Tablet. This is because stopping both treatments at the same time could result in an increased blood pressure.
Q. Can Moxopress 0.2mg Tablet affect my sleep?
Sleep disturbance is a common side effect of Moxopress 0.2mg Tablet. This tends to be mild and settles down soon. Other common side effects may include headache, dizziness, vertigo (a spinning sensation), and sleepiness. Contact your doctor if these effects persist or worry you.
Q. What type of drug is Moxopress 0.2mg Tablet?
Moxopress 0.2mg Tablet belongs to antihypertensive class of medicines. It is used to lower blood pressure of hypertensive patients.