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Glavin M is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Diabetes. Secondary and off-label uses of Glavin M have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Glavin M. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Glavin M also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Nausea or vomiting, Dizziness. While these are the most often observed Glavin M side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Glavin M go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Glavin M's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Glavin M's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Heart Disease, Kidney Disease, Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Glavin M since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Glavin M are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Glavin M with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Glavin M is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Glavin M 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Glavin M safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Glavin M on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Glavin M safe during breastfeeding?
Glavin M does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Glavin M on the Kidneys?
Glavin M may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Glavin M on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Glavin M. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Glavin M on the Heart?
Glavin M has very mild side effects on the heart.
Glavin M should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Glavin M unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Glavin M habit forming or addictive?
Glavin M does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Glavin M as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Glavin M only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Glavin M is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Glavin M
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Glavin M together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Glavin M
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Glavin M with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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