Moxonidine

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Molecule Description

Moxonidine is a medicine used to control high blood pressure (anti-hypertensive) when other medications fail.

Uses

Moxonidine is used to decrease blood pressure and helps to prevent future stroke and heart attack. It may be used along with other medicines to lower the blood pressure if the combination of first and second preference medicines are not sufficient.

Contraindications

When should one not use Moxonidine

Liver diseases
Kidney diseases
Heart disease

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Liver problems
Dark coloured urine
Pale stools
Yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes
Dry mouth
Dryness of mouth
Itching all over the body
Drowsiness
General weakness
Headache
Feeling sleepy
Puffiness of body

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

If you are pregnant or are planning a pregnancy, avoid taking this medicine as no evidence so far to prove it is safe. Hence it is better to avoid.

Breast Feeding

Moxonidine passes into breast milk and therefore it should not be used during breastfeedingMoxonidine is not given to children below 16 years of age

Driving

You should be cautious while driving or operating any machine if you feel dizziness during this course of medication.

Alcohol

Avoid consumption of alcohol while on treatment with Moxonidine as it increases side effects and causes drowsiness.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Moxonidine works by relaxing the blood vessels and widens up the walls of blood vessels; this will reduce the blood pressure and allows blood and oxygen to circulate all over the body smoothly.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Analgesics
Sleeping pills
Steroids
Medicines for depression (Imipramine, Amitriptylline)
Medicines used to treat anxiety such as Benzodiazepines (e.g. Diazepam, Lorazepam)
Diuretics like Furosemide

Interactions with food items

Take it with a glass of water. You can have this medicine before or after food intake as prescribed by your physician.

Dietary Restrictions

You should avoid excess salt and sugar in diet, such as:
Processed meat
Frozen pizza
Canned food
Canned soup
Your diet should be rich in fibre, antioxidants, fresh fruits and vegetables
Also, beet and pomegranate juice have been shown to reduce blood pressure

Dosage

Overdose

You may experience symptoms like headache, drowsiness, low blood pressure, dizziness, fatigue, slow heartbeat, dry mouth, vomiting and upper abdominal pain. You should consult with a doctor as quickly as possible.

Missed a Dose

If you skip the dose, try to take the next dose on time. Don’t double the dose to compensate for the skipped dose.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Moxonidine comes in the form of tablets to be taken orally after food with sufficient fluids.

Inform your doctor if you will be undergoing any surgeries. Share all your medical and surgical history with your doctor. Share the history of duration of high blood pressure. Also, inform your doctor of all the medicines that you have been prescribed so far.

Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

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