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Glumin is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Glumin also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Glumin. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Glumin also has some side effects, the most common being Stomach Upset, Difficulty urinating. While these are the most often observed Glumin side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Glumin 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Glumin is Mild for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Glumin has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Glumin related warnings section.
Glumin is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Heart Disease, Kidney Disease as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Glumin contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Glumin may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Glumin is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Glumin 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
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Is the use of Glumin safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Glumin.
Is the use of Glumin safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Glumin. Immediately discontinue Glumin if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Glumin on the Kidneys?
Glumin does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Glumin on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Glumin on the liver.
What is the effect of Glumin on the Heart?
Glumin is completely safe for the heart.
Glumin 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 Glumin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Glumin habit forming or addictive?
Glumin is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Glumin
There is no information on the effects of taking Glumin with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Glumin
Taking Glumin with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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