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Metmin is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Metmin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Metmin 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 Metmin safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can consume [medicine]. Though Metmin has mild side effects when taken during pregnany
Is the use of Metmin safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Metmin . In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Metmin on the Kidneys?
Metmin does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Metmin on the Liver?
Using Metmin does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Metmin on the Heart?
You can take Metmin without any fear of damage to the heart.
Metmin 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 Metmin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Metmin habit forming or addictive?
Metmin does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Metmin since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Metmin only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Metmin is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Metmin
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Metmin together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Metmin
Consuming Metmin with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Metmin 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 Metmin with a beta-blocker. People with diabetes tend to develop heart disease or stroke at an earlier age than the general population. One reason for this is that high glucose levels increase your risk of high blood pressure (hypertension). No harmful interactions are seen between them. However, a recent study suggests that beta-blockers can decrease the plasma level of Metmin and long-term use can increase lactic acid and uric acid in the blood.
Lactic acidosis associated with Metmin 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 Metmin induced lactic acidosis are nonspecific and include anorexia, nausea, vomiting, altered level of consciousness, hyperpnoea, abdominal pain, and thirst.
Yes, Metmin commonly cause stomach upset like diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. To avoid these side effects you should take Metmin with your meal and increase the dose gradually.
Yes, Metmin 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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