Moxonidine (0.2mg)
Moxcent 0.2 Tablet can be taken with or without food. You can take it at any time of day but try to take it at the same time each day. You should take this medicine as advised by the doctor and never stop it abruptly without consulting the doctor. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse. This may lead to your blood pressure rising up again and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke.It is important to have your blood pressure checked regularly. This medicine is only one part of a treatment program which should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, smoking cessation, moderation of alcohol intake and weight reduction. You can eat normally while taking this medicine, but try to reduce your salt intake.Common side effects of this medicine include dry mouth, nausea, dizziness, headache, insomnia and back pain. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you.Before taking this medicine, its better to let your doctor know if you are suffering from any kidney or liver disease. Also, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should consult doctor before taking it.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Moxcent
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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. Moxcent 0.2 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Moxcent 0.2 Tablet is an anti-hypertensive medication. It works by relaxing blood vessels which makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood around the body.
Related Warnings
Moxcent 0.2 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Moxcent 0.2 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Moxcent 0.2 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Moxcent 0.2 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Moxcent 0.2 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Moxcent 0.2 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Moxcent 0.2 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Moxcent 0.2 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Moxcent 0.2 Tablet is not recommended in these patients.
Do not stop taking Moxcent 0.2 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.
In case you are prescribed a single lowest dose of Moxcent 0.2 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.
You should take Moxcent 0.2 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 Moxcent 0.2 Tablet.
You should not take Moxcent 0.2 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).
Symptoms of overdose of Moxcent 0.2 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.
You can take atenolol along with Moxcent 0.2 Tablet but inform your doctor that you are taking atenolol also. Also, if you plan to stop Moxcent 0.2 Tablet, stop taking atenolol few days before you stop Moxcent 0.2 Tablet. This is because stopping both treatments at the same time could result in an increased blood pressure.
Sleep disturbance is a common side effect of Moxcent 0.2 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.
Moxcent 0.2 Tablet belongs to antihypertensive class of medicines. It is used to lower blood pressure of hypertensive patients.
