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K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet Information

K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet have also been mentioned below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

The most common side effects of K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet are Weakness, Headache, Nausea or vomiting. While these are the most often observed K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Further, the section on K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet related warnings talks about K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Diabetic Ketoacidosis are examples of such conditions.

Besides this, K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

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

K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Diabetes Type 2

K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 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
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 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet 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 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet 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 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet 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 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet 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 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet 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 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet 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

K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Frequently asked Questions about K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet

Is this K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet 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 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet only as per medical advice.

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

K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet

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.