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Duomet 500 Tablet ER is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Diabetes.
The correct dosage of Duomet 500 Tablet ER depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Duomet 500 Tablet ER include Stomach Upset, Difficulty urinating. While these are the most often observed Duomet 500 Tablet ER side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Duomet 500 Tablet ER go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Duomet 500 Tablet ER has a Mild effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Duomet 500 Tablet ER has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Duomet 500 Tablet ER related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Anemia, Shock must refrain from the use of Duomet 500 Tablet ER since this can cause severe adverse effects. The section on Duomet 500 Tablet ER contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Duomet 500 Tablet ER with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Duomet 500 Tablet ER is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Duomet 500 Tablet ER 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Duomet 500 Tablet ER is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Duomet 500 Tablet ER safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Duomet.
Is the use of Duomet 500 Tablet ER safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Duomet. If you see any side effects, stop taking Duomet immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Duomet again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Duomet 500 Tablet ER on the Kidneys?
Using Duomet does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Duomet 500 Tablet ER on the Liver?
Duomet is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Duomet 500 Tablet ER on the Heart?
You can take Duomet without any fear of damage to the heart.
Duomet 500 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 Duomet 500 Tablet ER unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Duomet 500 Tablet ER habit forming or addictive?
Duomet 500 Tablet ER is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Duomet 500 Tablet ER since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Duomet 500 Tablet ER only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Duomet 500 Tablet ER cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Duomet 500 Tablet ER
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Duomet 500 Tablet ER, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Duomet 500 Tablet ER
Consumption of alcohol and Duomet 500 Tablet ER together may have severe effects on your health.
No, you should not take alcohol with Duomet, 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 Duomet than if you're just taking Duomet. Some of the signs of hypoglycemia include dizziness, confusion, and drowsiness.
Yes, Duomet 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.
Duomet helps in weight loss by reducing appetite and food intake. It also increases the insulin sensitivity in your body to work more effectively. This lead to decreased glucose production increases the use of glucose and decrease the fat deposition further helps in weight loss. However, Duomet is not approved for weight loss, this is an off-label use.
Duomet is not a known cause of alopecia (hair loss). However, the conditions treated by Duomet type 2 diabetes and PCOS, often list hair loss as a possible symptom.
Duomet contain metformin, is an oral antidiabetic drug which belongs to the class of biguanide. It is the first-line medication for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, particularly in people who are overweight. It is also used in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome. Moreover, it also reduces the risk of cardiovascular complications of diabetes.
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