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Mesite, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Diabetes are some of its major therapeutic uses.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Mesite. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Mesite include Stomach Upset, Difficulty urinating. While these are the most often observed Mesite side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Mesite 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.
Mesite's effect during pregnancy is Mild and Moderate while nursing. Further, the section on Mesite related warnings talks about Mesite's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Mesite can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Mesite in conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Anemia, Shock. The section on Mesite contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Mesite may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Mesite, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Mesite 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 Mesite is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Mesite safe for pregnant women?
Mesite rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild
Is the use of Mesite safe during breastfeeding?
Mesite 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 Mesite on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Mesite on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Mesite on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Mesite on the liver.
What is the effect of Mesite on the Heart?
Using Mesite does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Mesite 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 Mesite unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mesite habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Mesite has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Mesite as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Mesite only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Mesite is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Mesite
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Mesite with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mesite
Taking Mesite with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, Mesite 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, you can take Mesite 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.
Mesite 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.
Yes, Mesite can cause night sweat, the exact mechanism of sweating is not known. But some research suggests that Mesite 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 Mesite may need to be adjusted.
Yes, Mesite is safe to use, many people have side effects at first, they usually diminish and then go away completely in a few weeks. A few people find they cannot tolerate metformin, there are other drugs but metformin is usually the first choice. It is very safe
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