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Galvus Met 50 Mg/850 Mg Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Diabetes. Other than this, Galvus Met 50 Mg/850 Mg Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Galvus Met 50 Mg/850 Mg Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Galvus Met 50 Mg/850 Mg Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Diarrhoea, Nausea or vomiting. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Galvus Met 50 Mg/850 Mg Tablet as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Galvus Met 50 Mg/850 Mg Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Galvus Met 50 Mg/850 Mg Tablet's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Galvus Met 50 Mg/850 Mg Tablet related warnings talks about Galvus Met 50 Mg/850 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Galvus Met 50 Mg/850 Mg Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Pancreatitis as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Galvus Met 50 Mg/850 Mg Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Galvus Met 50 Mg/850 Mg Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Galvus Met 50 Mg/850 Mg Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Galvus Met 50 Mg/850 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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.
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Is the use of Galvus Met 50 Mg/850 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Galvus Met can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Galvus Met, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Galvus Met 50 Mg/850 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Galvus Met does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Galvus Met 50 Mg/850 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Galvus Met can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Galvus Met 50 Mg/850 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Galvus Met may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Galvus Met 50 Mg/850 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
Side effects of Galvus Met on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Galvus Met 50 Mg/850 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Galvus Met 50 Mg/850 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Galvus Met 50 Mg/850 Mg Tablet has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Galvus Met 50 Mg/850 Mg Tablet. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Galvus Met 50 Mg/850 Mg Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Galvus Met 50 Mg/850 Mg Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Galvus Met 50 Mg/850 Mg Tablet
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Galvus Met 50 Mg/850 Mg Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Galvus Met 50 Mg/850 Mg Tablet
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Galvus Met 50 Mg/850 Mg Tablet.
Galvus Met increases the sensitivity of insulin, young women with PCOS often have elevated insulin levels and are more likely to develop diabetes. It is often prescribed for women with PCOS to help prevent diabetes. A lifestyle that includes healthy nutrition and daily exercise is the most important part of a PCOS treatment plan.
Yes, Galvus Met can cause some sleep problems, especially insomnia. On the other hand, Galvus Met has proven to be useful for preventing sleep apnea. The exact relationship between Galvus Met and sleep problems is still not clear, and further studies are needed for a clearer understanding.
Galvus Met 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, Galvus Met 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.
Yes, Galvus 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
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