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Metital 250 Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. The alternative uses of Metital 250 Tablet have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Metital 250 Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Metital 250 Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Stomach Upset, Difficulty urinating. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Metital 250 Tablet as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Metital 250 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Metital 250 Tablet has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Metital 250 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Metital 250 Tablet related warnings section.
Metital 250 Tablet is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Anemia, Shock are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Metital 250 Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Metital 250 Tablet with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Metital 250 Tablet, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Metital 250 Tablet 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
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Is the use of Metital 250 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Metital on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Metital 250 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Metital in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Metital is unavailable.
What is the effect of Metital 250 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Using Metital does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Metital 250 Tablet on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Metital on the liver.
What is the effect of Metital 250 Tablet on the Heart?
You can take Metital without any fear of damage to the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Metital 250 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Metital 250 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Metital 250 Tablet.
Interaction between Food and Metital 250 Tablet
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Metital 250 Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Metital 250 Tablet
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Metital 250 Tablet.
Metital 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.
Metital can be taken forever, diabetes is a progressive disease it's possible that more medication and/or insulin may eventually need to be added to the regime.
Lactic acidosis associated with Metital treatment is a rare but fatal adverse effect. Lactic acidosis appears to result from biguanide interference causing an increase in production and decrease in clearance of lactate leading to higher cellular lactate levels. A decrease in pyruvate carboxylase activity, the rate-limiting enzyme in the formation of glucose from lactate, can also decrease hepatic metabolism of lactate. leading to increasing lactic acidosis. Signs and symptoms of Metital induced lactic acidosis are nonspecific and include anorexia, nausea, vomiting, altered level of consciousness, hyperpnoea, abdominal pain, and thirst.
Yes, Metital commonly cause stomach upset like diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. To avoid these side effects you should take Metital with your meal and increase the dose gradually.
Metital is not a known cause of alopecia (hair loss). However, the conditions treated by Metital type 2 diabetes and PCOS, often list hair loss as a possible symptom.
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