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Ismet 500 Mg Tablet 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ismet 500 Mg Tablet is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Ismet 500 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Ismet.
Is the use of Ismet 500 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Ismet can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Ismet 500 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Ismet is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Ismet 500 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Ismet is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Ismet 500 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
You can take Ismet without any fear of damage to the heart.
Ismet 500 Mg Tablet 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 Ismet 500 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ismet 500 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Ismet 500 Mg Tablet.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Ismet 500 Mg Tablet since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Ismet 500 Mg Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Ismet 500 Mg Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Ismet 500 Mg Tablet
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Ismet 500 Mg Tablet together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ismet 500 Mg Tablet
Consuming Ismet 500 Mg Tablet with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
No, you should not take alcohol with Ismet, 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 Ismet than if you're just taking Ismet. Some of the signs of hypoglycemia include dizziness, confusion, and drowsiness.
Yes, Ismet 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.
Yes, Ismet can cause some sleep problems, especially insomnia. On the other hand, Ismet has proven to be useful for preventing sleep apnea. The exact relationship between Ismet and sleep problems is still not clear, and further studies are needed for a clearer understanding.
Yes, Ismet 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.
Yes, Ismet can cause night sweat, the exact mechanism of sweating is not known. But some research suggests that Ismet causes hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) especially at night which can cause night sweats. Need to monitor your blood glucose level regularly, and talk to your doctor as your dose of Ismet may need to be adjusted.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
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