Insumet 1000 Tablet SR: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Insumet Benefits & Uses

Insumet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Diabetes (Read More - 10 Home Remedies for Diabetes)

Insumet 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

Insumet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Insumet is used -

Severe

Blurred vision

Moderate

Palpitations (fluttering in chest)
Chest Pain

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Altered taste
Diarrhoea
पेट दर्द
Loss of appetite
Headache
पेट की गैस
Dyspepsia

Common

Stomach Upset
Difficulty urinating

Insumet Related Warnings

Is the use of Insumet safe for pregnant women?

Insumet has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.

Mild
Is the use of Insumet safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Insumet. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

Moderate
What is the effect of Insumet on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Insumet on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Insumet on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Insumet on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Insumet on the Heart?

Insumet is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Insumet with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Diatrizoic Acid

Gatifloxacin

Moderate

Insumet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Insumet 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 Insumet

Is this Insumet habit forming or addictive?

Insumet does not cause addiction.

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

Insumet will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Insumet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

No, Insumet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Insumet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Insumet

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Insumet, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Insumet

Consumption of alcohol and Insumet together may have severe effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Insumet

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Insumet with statin?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Yes, Insumet 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 Insumet cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

Yes, Insumet 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 almost 6 years ago

How to use Insumet?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Insumet should be taken with food to reduce stomach and bowel side effects, which may experience the first few weeks of treatment. Also, exercise regularly and test for sugar in your blood or urine as directed.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Insumet increase lactic acidosis?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Lactic acidosis associated with Insumet 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 Insumet 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 Insumet cause stomach ulcers?

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

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