K Met 500 Mg Tablet SR: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

K Met 500 Mg Tablet SR Information

K Met 500 Mg Tablet SR is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Diabetes.

The correct dosage of K Met 500 Mg Tablet SR depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

The side effects typically associated with K Met 500 Mg Tablet SR include Stomach Upset, Difficulty urinating. Some other side effects of K Met 500 Mg Tablet SR have been listed ahead. Such side effects of K Met 500 Mg Tablet SR normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that K Met 500 Mg Tablet SR has a Mild effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to K Met 500 Mg Tablet SR's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

K Met 500 Mg Tablet SR can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid K Met 500 Mg Tablet SR in conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Anemia, Shock. Some other conditions that can be affected by K Met 500 Mg Tablet SR are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, K Met 500 Mg Tablet SR may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to the above precautions for K Met 500 Mg Tablet SR, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

K Met Benefits & Uses
K Met Dosage & How to Take
K Met Side Effects
K Met Related Warnings
K Met Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about K Met
K Met Interactions with Food and Alcohol

K Met 500 Mg Tablet SR Benefits & Uses

K Met 500 Mg Tablet SR is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Diabetes (Read More - 10 Home Remedies for Diabetes)

K Met 500 Mg Tablet SR Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

K Met 500 Mg Tablet SR Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when K Met 500 Mg Tablet SR is used -

Severe

Blurred vision

Moderate

Palpitations (fluttering in chest)
Chest Pain

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Altered taste
Diarrhoea
पेट दर्द
Loss of appetite
Headache
पेट की गैस
Dyspepsia

Common

Stomach Upset
Difficulty urinating

K Met 500 Mg Tablet SR Related Warnings

Is the use of K Met 500 Mg Tablet SR safe for pregnant women?

K Met has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.

Mild
Is the use of K Met 500 Mg Tablet SR safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of K Met. Immediately discontinue K Met if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.

Moderate
What is the effect of K Met 500 Mg Tablet SR on the Kidneys?

K Met does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of K Met 500 Mg Tablet SR on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of K Met on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of K Met 500 Mg Tablet SR on the Heart?

Using K Met does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

K Met 500 Mg Tablet SR Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take K Met 500 Mg Tablet SR unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Anemia
Shock
Heart Failure
Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)
Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about K Met 500 Mg Tablet SR

Is this K Met 500 Mg Tablet SR habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that K Met 500 Mg Tablet SR is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking K Met 500 Mg Tablet SR as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, K Met 500 Mg Tablet SR is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, K Met 500 Mg Tablet SR cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

K Met 500 Mg Tablet SR Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and K Met 500 Mg Tablet SR

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking K Met 500 Mg Tablet SR with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and K Met 500 Mg Tablet SR

Consumption of alcohol and K Met 500 Mg Tablet SR together may have severe effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about K Met 500 Mg Tablet SR

Question almost 6 years ago

How to use K Met?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

K Met should be taken with food to reduce stomach and bowel side effects, which may experience the first few weeks of treatment. Also, exercise regularly and test for sugar in your blood or urine as directed.

Question over 5 years ago

Does K Met cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

Yes, K Met 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take K Met with statin?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Yes, K Met can be taken with the statin. There is no serious or harmful interaction have been observed between them. Some studies say that it's possible your blood sugar (blood glucose) level may increase when you take a statin, which may lead to developing type 2 diabetes. The risk is small but important enough that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning on statin labels regarding blood glucose levels and diabetes.

Question over 5 years ago

Can K Met cause alopecia (hair loss)?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

K Met is not a known cause of alopecia (hair loss). However, the conditions treated by K Met type 2 diabetes and PCOS, often list hair loss as a possible symptom.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take K Met with gliclazide?

Dr. Ashish Mishra MBBS , Pathology

Yes, you can take K Met 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.