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Metsar is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Diabetes are some of its major therapeutic uses.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Metsar. 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.
Common side effects of Metsar include Stomach Upset, Difficulty urinating. While these are the most often observed Metsar side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Metsar normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Metsar's effect during pregnancy is Mild and Moderate while nursing. Warnings related to Metsar's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Anemia, Shock must refrain from the use of Metsar since this can cause severe adverse effects. The section on Metsar contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Metsar have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Metsar, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Metsar 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 Metsar safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Metsar.
Is the use of Metsar safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Metsar. Immediately discontinue Metsar if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Metsar on the Kidneys?
Using Metsar does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Metsar on the Liver?
Metsar is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Metsar on the Heart?
Metsar is completely safe for the heart.
Metsar 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 Metsar unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Metsar habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Metsar.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Metsar does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Metsar only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Metsar cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Metsar
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Metsar together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Metsar
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Metsar as it can have severe side effects.
Yes, Metsar 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.
Yes, Metsar commonly cause stomach upset like diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. To avoid these side effects you should take Metsar with your meal and increase the dose gradually.
Metsar 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.
Metsar is not a known cause of alopecia (hair loss). However, the conditions treated by Metsar type 2 diabetes and PCOS, often list hair loss as a possible symptom.
Metsar 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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