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West Coast Met 500 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Diabetes.
The optimal dosage of West Coast Met 500 Tablet 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.
West Coast Met 500 Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Stomach Upset, Difficulty urinating. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, West Coast Met 500 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of West Coast Met 500 Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
West Coast Met 500 Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Mild and Moderate while nursing. Warnings related to West Coast Met 500 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
West Coast Met 500 Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Anemia, Shock as it can result in adverse effects. The section on West Coast Met 500 Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, West Coast Met 500 Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for West Coast Met 500 Tablet, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
West Coast Met 500 Tablet 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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Is the use of West Coast Met 500 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can consume [medicine]. Though West Coast Met 500 Tablet has mild side effects when taken during pregnany
Is the use of West Coast Met 500 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of West Coast Met 500 Tablet. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of West Coast Met 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?
West Coast Met 500 Tablet is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of West Coast Met 500 Tablet on the Liver?
West Coast Met 500 Tablet is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of West Coast Met 500 Tablet on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of West Coast Met 500 Tablet for the heart.
West Coast Met 500 Tablet 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 West Coast Met 500 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this West Coast Met 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that West Coast Met 500 Tablet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking West Coast Met 500 Tablet since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, West Coast Met 500 Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, West Coast Met 500 Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and West Coast Met 500 Tablet
There is no information on the effects of taking West Coast Met 500 Tablet with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and West Coast Met 500 Tablet
Consuming West Coast Met 500 Tablet with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Yes, West Coast Met 500 Tablet can cause night sweat, the exact mechanism of sweating is not known. But some research suggests that West Coast Met 500 Tablet 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 West Coast Met 500 Tablet may need to be adjusted.
West Coast Met 500 Tablet 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, West Coast Met 500 Tablet is not approved for weight loss, this is an off-label use.
West Coast Met 500 Tablet increases the sensitivity of insulin, young women with PCOS often have elevated insulin levels and are more likely to develop diabetes. It is often prescribed for women with PCOS to help prevent diabetes. A lifestyle that includes healthy nutrition and daily exercise is the most important part of a PCOS treatment plan.
West Coast Met 500 Tablet 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, you can take West Coast Met 500 Tablet 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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