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D Met is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Diabetes.
The optimal dosage of D Met is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of D Met are Stomach Upset, Difficulty urinating. While these are the most often observed D Met side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of D Met are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of D Met is Mild for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if D Met has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the D Met related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Anemia, Shock must refrain from the use of D Met since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of D Met have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, D Met may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that D Met is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
D Met 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 D Met safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get mild side effects from D Met.
Is the use of D Met safe during breastfeeding?
D Met can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of D Met on the Kidneys?
D Met is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of D Met on the Liver?
D Met does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of D Met on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of D Met for the heart.
D Met 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 D Met unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this D Met habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that D Met is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking D Met since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
D Met is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, D Met cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and D Met
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with D Met, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and D Met
Taking D Met with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, you can take D Met with a beta-blocker. People with diabetes tend to develop heart disease or stroke at an earlier age than the general population. One reason for this is that high glucose levels increase your risk of high blood pressure (hypertension). No harmful interactions are seen between them. However, a recent study suggests that beta-blockers can decrease the plasma level of D Met and long-term use can increase lactic acid and uric acid in the blood.
Yes, D Met 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
Yes, D Met commonly cause stomach upset like diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. To avoid these side effects you should take D Met with your meal and increase the dose gradually.
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.
D Met 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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