Bigomet 500 Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Diabetes.
The correct dosage of Bigomet 500 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Bigomet 500 Tablet include Stomach Upset, Difficulty urinating. Some other side effects of Bigomet 500 Tablet have been listed ahead. These side effects of Bigomet 500 Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Bigomet 500 Tablet has a Mild effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Bigomet 500 Tablet related warnings talks about Bigomet 500 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Anemia, Shock must refrain from the use of Bigomet 500 Tablet since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Bigomet 500 Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Bigomet 500 Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Bigomet 500 Tablet is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Bigomet 500 Tablet 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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Is the use of Bigomet 500 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Bigomet has little to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Bigomet 500 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Bigomet. If you see any side effects, stop taking Bigomet immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Bigomet again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Bigomet 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Using Bigomet does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Bigomet 500 Tablet on the Liver?
Bigomet is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Bigomet 500 Tablet on the Heart?
Bigomet is not harmful for the heart.
Bigomet 500 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 Bigomet 500 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Bigomet 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Bigomet 500 Tablet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Bigomet 500 Tablet as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Bigomet 500 Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Bigomet 500 Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Bigomet 500 Tablet
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Bigomet 500 Tablet, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Bigomet 500 Tablet
Consumption of alcohol and Bigomet 500 Tablet together may have severe effects on your health.
Yes, Bigomet can cause night sweat, the exact mechanism of sweating is not known. But some research suggests that Bigomet 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 Bigomet may need to be adjusted.
Yes, Bigomet can cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). However, this can also occur if you delay or miss a meal, drink alcohol, exercise more than usual, can't eat due to stomach upset, and taking other antidiabetic medicine with metformin. So, regular monitoring of blood glucose level is needed and be cautious of symptoms of hypoglycemia, always keep glucose-rich food with you.
Bigomet is not a known cause of alopecia (hair loss). However, the conditions treated by Bigomet type 2 diabetes and PCOS, often list hair loss as a possible symptom.
Bigomet helps in weight loss by reducing appetite and food intake. It also increases the insulin sensitivity in your body to work more effectively. This lead to decreased glucose production increases the use of glucose and decrease the fat deposition further helps in weight loss. However, Bigomet is not approved for weight loss, this is an off-label use.
Yes, Bigomet is safe to use, many people have side effects at first, they usually diminish and then go away completely in a few weeks. A few people find they cannot tolerate metformin, there are other drugs but metformin is usually the first choice. It is very safe
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