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Diamet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Diabetes.
The right dosage of Diamet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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.
Common side effects of Diamet include Stomach Upset, Difficulty urinating. Some other side effects of Diamet have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Diamet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Diamet is Mild for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Diamet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Anemia, Shock must refrain from the use of Diamet since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Diamet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Diamet have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Diamet is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Diamet 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 Diamet safe for pregnant women?
Diamet has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Diamet safe during breastfeeding?
Diamet 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 Diamet on the Kidneys?
Diamet is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Diamet on the Liver?
Diamet does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Diamet on the Heart?
Diamet is not harmful for the heart.
Diamet 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 Diamet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Diamet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Diamet.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Diamet as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Diamet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Diamet in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Diamet
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Diamet together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Diamet
Consuming Diamet with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
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.
Yes, you can take Diamet 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.
Diamet 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.
Yes, Diamet 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.
Yes, Diamet commonly cause stomach upset like diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. To avoid these side effects you should take Diamet with your meal and increase the dose gradually.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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