K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

K Met Duo Information

K Met Duo is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Other than this, K Met Duo has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of K Met Duo. 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.

K Met Duo also has some side effects, the most common being Weakness, Headache, Nausea or vomiting. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of K Met Duo as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of K Met Duo go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of K Met Duo is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, K Met Duo's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the K Met Duo related warnings section.

K Met Duo is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Diabetic Ketoacidosis as it can result in adverse effects.

Besides this, K Met Duo may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to the above precautions for K Met Duo, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

K Met Duo Benefits & Uses
K Met Duo Dosage & How to Take
K Met Duo Side Effects
K Met Duo Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of K Met Duo with Other Drugs
K Met Duo Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about K Met Duo
K Met Duo Interactions with Food and Alcohol

K Met Duo Benefits & Uses

K Met Duo is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Diabetes Type 2

K Met Duo 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Voglibose (0.2mg) Metformin (500mg)
Adult	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Voglibose (0.2mg) Metformin (500mg)
Geriatric	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Voglibose (0.2mg) Metformin (500mg)

K Met Duo Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when K Met Duo is used -

Severe

Pneumonitis

Moderate

Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Hypoglycemia (Low blood sugar level)

Common

Weakness
Headache
Nausea or vomiting

K Met Duo Related Warnings

Is the use of K Met Duo safe for pregnant women?

K Met Duo has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume K Met Duo without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of K Met Duo safe during breastfeeding?

K Met Duo may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of K Met Duo on the Kidneys?

K Met Duo can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of K Met Duo on the Liver?

K Met Duo may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of K Met Duo on the Heart?

K Met Duo may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of K Met Duo with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Amlodipine

Gatifloxacin

Moderate

Insulin Aspart

K Met Duo Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take K Met Duo unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Frequently asked Questions about K Met Duo

Is this K Met Duo habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that K Met Duo is addictive.

No
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 K Met Duo can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take K Met Duo only as per medical advice.

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

K Met Duo is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

K Met Duo Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and K Met Duo

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how K Met Duo and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and K Met Duo

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking K Met Duo with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about K Met Duo

Question over 5 years ago

Does K Met Duo cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Yes, K Met Duo 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 voglibose. So, regular monitoring of blood glucose level is needed and be cautious of symptoms of hypoglycemia. It is best to consult your doctor if you feel any unwanted effects.

Question about 6 years ago

How does K Met Duo work?

Dr. Chirag Bhingradiya MBBS , Pediatrics

K Met Duo contain voglibose. It works by inhibiting the enzyme (alpha-glucosidase) that reduces the rate of digestion of complex carbohydrates. Less glucose is absorbed because the carbohydrates are not broken down into glucose molecules. Hence in this way, K Met Duo reduces blood sugar levels.

Question almost 6 years ago

How long should I take K Met Duo?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

K Met Duo should be taken as long as needed or take it as directed by doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to use K Met Duo?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

Take K Met Duo as advised by your doctor. It can be taken orally three times daily immediately before each meal. Precautions must be taken in patients with improper liver or kidney function.

Question over 5 years ago

Does K Met Duo cause sleepiness?

Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Cardiology, Neurology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, Hepatology, Internal Medicine, Diabetology

Yes, K Met Duo can cause some sleep problems. The exact cause of sleep problems is still not clear. It is best to consult your doctor if you experience sleepiness after consuming medicine.