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Glutamet Benefits & Uses

Glutamet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Diabetes (Read More - 10 Home Remedies for Diabetes)

Glutamet Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Glutamet Related Warnings

Is the use of Glutamet safe for pregnant women?

Glutamet has little to no side effects in pregnant women.

Mild
Is the use of Glutamet safe during breastfeeding?

Glutamet may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Glutamet, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Glutamet.

Moderate
What is the effect of Glutamet on the Kidneys?

Glutamet is completely safe for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Glutamet on the Liver?

Glutamet is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Glutamet on the Heart?

Glutamet is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Glutamet with Other Drugs

Glutamet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Diatrizoic Acid

Gatifloxacin

Moderate

Glutamet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Glutamet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Anemia
Shock
Heart Failure
Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)
Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Glutamet

Is this Glutamet habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Glutamet is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Glutamet does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Glutamet should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Glutamet for mental disorders.

No

Glutamet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Glutamet

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Glutamet and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Glutamet

Taking Glutamet with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Glutamet

Question about 5 years ago

How does Glutamet increase lactic acidosis?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Lactic acidosis associated with Glutamet 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 Glutamet induced lactic acidosis are nonspecific and include anorexia, nausea, vomiting, altered level of consciousness, hyperpnoea, abdominal pain, and thirst.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Glutamet cause stomach ulcers?

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Glutamet commonly cause stomach upset like diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. To avoid these side effects you should take Glutamet with your meal and increase the dose gradually.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Glutamet with statin?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Yes, Glutamet can be taken with the statin. There is no serious or harmful interaction have been observed between them. Some studies say that it's possible your blood sugar (blood glucose) level may increase when you take a statin, which may lead to developing type 2 diabetes. The risk is small but important enough that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning on statin labels regarding blood glucose levels and diabetes.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Glutamet cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

Yes, Glutamet 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take alcohol with Glutamet?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

No, you should not take alcohol with Glutamet, 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 Glutamet than if you're just taking Glutamet. Some of the signs of hypoglycemia include dizziness, confusion, and drowsiness.