K Met 1000 Mg Tablet SR: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

K Met Information

K Met, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Diabetes.

The optimal dosage of K Met is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

The most common side effects of K Met are Stomach Upset, Difficulty urinating. Some other side effects of K Met have been listed ahead. Such side effects of K Met normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that K Met has a Mild effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if K Met has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the K Met related warnings section.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Anemia, Shock must refrain from the use of K Met since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of K Met have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug reaction of K Met with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that K Met is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

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

K Met Benefits & Uses

K Met is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Diabetes (Read More - 10 Home Remedies for Diabetes)

K Met 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

K Met Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when K Met 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

K Met Related Warnings

Is the use of K Met safe for pregnant women?

K Met has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.

Mild
Is the use of K Met safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of K Met. Immediately discontinue K Met if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.

Moderate
What is the effect of K Met on the Kidneys?

K Met does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of K Met on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of K Met on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of K Met on the Heart?

Using K Met does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of K Met with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Diatrizoic Acid

Gatifloxacin

Moderate

K Met Contraindications

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

Is this K Met habit forming or addictive?

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

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

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking K Met as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, K Met is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

No, K Met cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

K Met Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and K Met

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking K Met with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and K Met

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

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about K Met

Question almost 6 years ago

How to use K Met?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

K Met 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

Does K Met cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

Yes, K Met 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 over 5 years ago

Can I take K Met with statin?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Yes, K Met 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

Can K Met cause alopecia (hair loss)?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

K Met is not a known cause of alopecia (hair loss). However, the conditions treated by K Met type 2 diabetes and PCOS, often list hair loss as a possible symptom.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take K Met with gliclazide?

Dr. Ashish Mishra MBBS , Pathology

Yes, you can take K Met 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.