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Grid M is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Diabetes. Other than this, Grid M has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Grid M. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Grid M include Headache, Nausea or vomiting, Dizziness. While these are the most often observed Grid M side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Grid M 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, Grid M's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Grid M related warnings talks about Grid M's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Heart Disease, Kidney Disease, Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Grid M since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Grid M have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Grid M may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Grid M, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Grid 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 Grid M safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Grid M in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Grid M safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Grid M.
What is the effect of Grid M on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Grid M. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Grid M on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Grid M. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Grid M on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Grid M on the heart have been reported.
Grid 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 Grid M unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Grid M habit forming or addictive?
Grid M does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Grid M can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Grid M should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Grid M for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Grid M
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Grid M together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Grid M
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Grid M with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Glucophage® (metformin hydrochloride)
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