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Zita Met Plus 1000 Mg/20 Mg Tablet ER is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Zita Met Plus 1000 Mg/20 Mg Tablet ER have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Zita Met Plus 1000 Mg/20 Mg Tablet ER. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Zita Met Plus 1000 Mg/20 Mg Tablet ER also has some side effects, the most common being Stomach Upset, Difficulty urinating, Hypoglycemia (Low blood sugar level). Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Zita Met Plus 1000 Mg/20 Mg Tablet ER can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Zita Met Plus 1000 Mg/20 Mg Tablet ER go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Zita Met Plus 1000 Mg/20 Mg Tablet ER is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Zita Met Plus 1000 Mg/20 Mg Tablet ER's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Zita Met Plus 1000 Mg/20 Mg Tablet ER related warnings section.
Zita Met Plus 1000 Mg/20 Mg Tablet ER is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Anemia, Shock are examples of such conditions. The section on Zita Met Plus 1000 Mg/20 Mg Tablet ER contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Zita Met Plus 1000 Mg/20 Mg Tablet ER have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Zita Met Plus 1000 Mg/20 Mg Tablet ER, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Zita Met Plus 1000 Mg/20 Mg Tablet ER is used to treat the following -
Other 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 |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Zita Met Plus 1000 Mg/20 Mg Tablet ER is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Unknown
Is the use of Zita Met Plus 1000 Mg/20 Mg Tablet ER safe for pregnant women?
Zita Met Plus may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Zita Met Plus again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Zita Met Plus 1000 Mg/20 Mg Tablet ER safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Zita Met Plus. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Zita Met Plus 1000 Mg/20 Mg Tablet ER on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Zita Met Plus on kidneys.
What is the effect of Zita Met Plus 1000 Mg/20 Mg Tablet ER on the Liver?
Side effects of Zita Met Plus on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
What is the effect of Zita Met Plus 1000 Mg/20 Mg Tablet ER on the Heart?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Zita Met Plus on heart. So it is not known whether taking Zita Met Plus will cause side effects on heart or not.
Zita Met Plus 1000 Mg/20 Mg Tablet ER 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 Zita Met Plus 1000 Mg/20 Mg Tablet ER unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zita Met Plus 1000 Mg/20 Mg Tablet ER habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Zita Met Plus 1000 Mg/20 Mg Tablet ER is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Zita Met Plus 1000 Mg/20 Mg Tablet ER
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Zita Met Plus 1000 Mg/20 Mg Tablet ER and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zita Met Plus 1000 Mg/20 Mg Tablet ER
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Zita Met Plus 1000 Mg/20 Mg Tablet ER with alcohol.
The long-term use can lead to the deficiency of Vitamin B12, which can further lead to megaloblastic anemia. Furthermore, Long-term Metformin use can also lead to kidney and liver problems.
Zita Met Plus is not a known cause of alopecia (hair loss). However, the conditions treated by Zita Met Plus type 2 diabetes and PCOS, often list hair loss as a possible symptom.
Zita Met Plus can be taken forever, diabetes is a progressive disease it's possible that more medication and/or insulin may eventually need to be added to the regime.
Lactic acidosis associated with Zita Met Plus 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 Zita Met Plus induced lactic acidosis are nonspecific and include anorexia, nausea, vomiting, altered level of consciousness, hyperpnoea, abdominal pain, and thirst.
Zita Met Plus 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.
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