Ismet 500 Mg Tablet Benefits & Uses
Ismet 500 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
- Diabetes (Read More - 10 Home Remedies for Diabetes)
Ismet 500 Mg Tablet 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 |
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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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Ismet 500 Mg Tablet Related Warnings
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Is the use of Ismet 500 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Ismet.
Mild -
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.
Moderate -
What is the effect of Ismet 500 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Ismet is completely safe for kidneys.
Safe -
What is the effect of Ismet 500 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Ismet is not harmful for the liver.
Safe -
What is the effect of Ismet 500 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
You can take Ismet without any fear of damage to the heart.
Safe
Ismet 500 Mg Tablet Contraindications
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 -
- Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
- Anemia
- Shock
- Heart Failure
- Liver Disease
- Heart Disease
- Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)
- Drug Allergy
- Kidney Disease
Frequently asked Questions about Ismet 500 Mg Tablet
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Is this Ismet 500 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Ismet 500 Mg Tablet.
No -
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.
Safe -
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Ismet 500 Mg Tablet only as per medical advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Ismet 500 Mg Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
No
Ismet 500 Mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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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.
Unknown -
Interaction between Alcohol and Ismet 500 Mg Tablet
Consuming Ismet 500 Mg Tablet with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Severe
Frequently asked Questions about Ismet 500 Mg Tablet
Question about 5 years ago
Can Ismet cause alopecia (hair loss)?
Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician
Ismet is not a known cause of alopecia (hair loss). However, the conditions treated by Ismet type 2 diabetes and PCOS, often list hair loss as a possible symptom.
Question over 5 years ago
Can I take Ismet with gliclazide?
Dr. Ashish Mishra MBBS , Pathology
Yes, you can take Ismet 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.
Question over 5 years ago
How to use Ismet?
ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician
Ismet 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 almost 6 years ago
What are the uses of Ismet?
Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician
Ismet is used with a proper diet and exercise program, to treat diabetes. It is also used with other medication to reduce the high blood sugar. It is used in a patient with type2 diabetes. It is also used in the treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and cancer.
Question over 5 years ago
How does Ismet help in weight loss?
Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics
Ismet 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, Ismet is not approved for weight loss, this is an off-label use.
See all substitutes for Ismet
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- Glyciphage Tablet - ₹32
- Glyciphage 250 Tablet - ₹10
- Glyciphage SR 1gm Tablet - ₹38
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- Gluformin 500 Tablet (10) - ₹15
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- Glycomet 500 Tablet SR (20) - ₹47
- Gluconorm SR 850 Tablet - ₹41
- Gluconorm SR 500 Tablet - ₹30
- Gluconorm SR 1g Tablet - ₹60
- Exermet 500 SR Tablet (15) - ₹31
- Glycomet 850 Tablet (10) - ₹32
- Exermet SR 1000 Tablet (15) - ₹66
- Glycomet 1gm Tablet SR (15) - ₹60
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