Zomet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Drops, Tablet. Diabetes are some of its major therapeutic uses.
The right dosage of Zomet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Zomet also has some side effects, the most common being Stomach Upset, Difficulty urinating. Some other side effects of Zomet have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Zomet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Zomet has a Mild effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Zomet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Zomet related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Anemia, Shock must refrain from the use of Zomet since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Zomet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Zomet have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Zomet, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Zomet is used to treat the following -
Main 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 |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Zomet is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Zomet safe for pregnant women?
Zomet has little to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Zomet safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Zomet. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Zomet on the Kidneys?
Using Zomet does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Zomet on the Liver?
Zomet is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Zomet on the Heart?
Zomet is completely safe for the heart.
Zomet 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 Zomet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zomet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Zomet has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Zomet since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Zomet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Zomet in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Zomet
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Zomet, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zomet
Consuming Zomet with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Lactic acidosis associated with Zomet treatment is a rare but fatal adverse effect. Lactic acidosis appears to result from biguanide interference causing an increase in production and decrease in clearance of lactate leading to higher cellular lactate levels. A decrease in pyruvate carboxylase activity, the rate-limiting enzyme in the formation of glucose from lactate, can also decrease hepatic metabolism of lactate. leading to increasing lactic acidosis. Signs and symptoms of Zomet induced lactic acidosis are nonspecific and include anorexia, nausea, vomiting, altered level of consciousness, hyperpnoea, abdominal pain, and thirst.
Yes, Zomet can cause night sweat, the exact mechanism of sweating is not known. But some research suggests that Zomet causes hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) especially at night which can cause night sweats. Need to monitor your blood glucose level regularly, and talk to your doctor as your dose of Zomet may need to be adjusted.
No, you should not take alcohol with Zomet, because it can cause serious side effects which includes hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). The risk of hypoglycemia is higher when you're drinking and taking Zomet than if you're just taking Zomet. Some of the signs of hypoglycemia include dizziness, confusion, and drowsiness.
Zomet is used with a proper diet and exercise program, to treat diabetes. It is also used with other medication to reduce the high blood sugar. It is used in a patient with type2 diabetes. It is also used in the treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and cancer.
Yes, you can take Zomet with gliclazide, no harmful interactions have been reported between them. However, it is not necessary that no interaction can happen between these two. But before taking such kind of combination you must consult your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
