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Minmek is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Minmek depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Minmek 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 Minmek safe for pregnant women?
Minmek has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Minmek safe during breastfeeding?
Minmek may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Minmek, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Minmek.
What is the effect of Minmek on the Kidneys?
Minmek is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Minmek on the Liver?
Minmek is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Minmek on the Heart?
You can take Minmek without any fear of damage to the heart.
Minmek 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 Minmek unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Minmek habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Minmek has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Minmek does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Minmek only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Minmek is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Minmek
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Minmek and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Minmek
Taking Minmek with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
No, you should not take alcohol with Minmek, 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 Minmek than if you're just taking Minmek. Some of the signs of hypoglycemia include dizziness, confusion, and drowsiness.
Yes, Minmek can cause night sweat, the exact mechanism of sweating is not known. But some research suggests that Minmek 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 Minmek may need to be adjusted.
Yes, Minmek commonly cause stomach upset like diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. To avoid these side effects you should take Minmek with your meal and increase the dose gradually.
Yes, Minmek 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.
Minmek 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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