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Hilmet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Diabetes are some of its major therapeutic uses.
The right dosage of Hilmet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Hilmet also has some side effects, the most common being Stomach Upset, Difficulty urinating. While these are the most often observed Hilmet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Hilmet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Hilmet is Mild for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Hilmet related warnings talks about Hilmet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Hilmet is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Anemia, Shock are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Hilmet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Hilmet with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Hilmet, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Hilmet is used to treat the following -
Main 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Hilmet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can consume [medicine]. Though Hilmet has mild side effects when taken during pregnany
Is the use of Hilmet safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Hilmet. Immediately discontinue Hilmet 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 Hilmet on the Kidneys?
Hilmet is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Hilmet on the Liver?
Hilmet is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Hilmet on the Heart?
Using Hilmet does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Hilmet 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 Hilmet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Hilmet habit forming or addictive?
Hilmet is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Hilmet since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Hilmet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Hilmet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Hilmet
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Hilmet together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Hilmet
Consumption of alcohol and Hilmet together may have severe effects on your health.
Hilmet helps in weight loss by reducing appetite and food intake. It also increases the insulin sensitivity in your body to work more effectively. This lead to decreased glucose production increases the use of glucose and decrease the fat deposition further helps in weight loss. However, Hilmet is not approved for weight loss, this is an off-label use.
Yes, you can take Hilmet with a beta-blocker. People with diabetes tend to develop heart disease or stroke at an earlier age than the general population. One reason for this is that high glucose levels increase your risk of high blood pressure (hypertension). No harmful interactions are seen between them. However, a recent study suggests that beta-blockers can decrease the plasma level of Hilmet and long-term use can increase lactic acid and uric acid in the blood.
Yes, you can take Hilmet with gliclazide, no harmful interactions have been reported between them. However, it is not necessary that no interaction can happen between these two. But before taking such kind of combination you must consult your doctor.
Hilmet is not a known cause of alopecia (hair loss). However, the conditions treated by Hilmet type 2 diabetes and PCOS, often list hair loss as a possible symptom.
Yes, Hilmet 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
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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