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Eternex M, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. The alternative uses of Eternex M have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Eternex M depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Eternex M also has some side effects, the most common being Stomach Upset, Difficulty urinating, Hypoglycemia (Low blood sugar level). While these are the most often observed Eternex M side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Eternex M are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Eternex M is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Eternex M's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Eternex M related warnings section.
Eternex M can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Eternex M in conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Anemia, Shock. Some other conditions that can be affected by Eternex M are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Eternex M may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Eternex M is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Eternex M 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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Is the use of Eternex M safe for pregnant women?
Eternex M may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Eternex M, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Eternex M safe during breastfeeding?
Eternex M may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Eternex M on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Eternex M on kidneys.
What is the effect of Eternex M on the Liver?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Eternex M on the liver, information on safety of Eternex M for liver is unavailable.
What is the effect of Eternex M on the Heart?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Eternex M on heart. So it is not known whether taking Eternex M will cause side effects on heart or not.
Eternex M 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 Eternex M unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Eternex M habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Eternex M.
Interaction between Food and Eternex M
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Eternex M together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Eternex M
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Eternex M and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Eternex M commonly cause stomach upset like diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. To avoid these side effects you should take Eternex M with your meal and increase the dose gradually.
Eternex M 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.
Yes, Eternex M 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.
No, you should not take alcohol with Eternex M, 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 Eternex M than if you're just taking Eternex M. Some of the signs of hypoglycemia include dizziness, confusion, and drowsiness.
Lactic acidosis associated with Eternex M 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 Eternex M induced lactic acidosis are nonspecific and include anorexia, nausea, vomiting, altered level of consciousness, hyperpnoea, abdominal pain, and thirst.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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