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Metermin is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Post Delivery Bleeding.
The optimal dosage of Metermin 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. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Metermin are Headache, Abdominal Pain, Hypertension. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Metermin as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Metermin normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Metermin's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Metermin related warnings talks about Metermin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Metermin is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like High Blood Pressure as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Metermin are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Metermin may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Metermin is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Metermin is used to treat the following -
Other 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 |
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Is the use of Metermin safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Metermin during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Metermin safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Metermin for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Metermin on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Metermin on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Metermin on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Metermin. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Metermin on the Heart?
Use of Metermin may be dangerous for the heart. Do not use it without doctor's advice.
Metermin 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 Metermin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Metermin habit forming or addictive?
Metermin is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Metermin since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Metermin only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Metermin is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Metermin
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Metermin with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Metermin
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Metermin with alcohol will be.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Methergine® (methylergonovine maleate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 331-332
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 837-839
