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Metsmall V is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Metsmall V depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Metsmall V is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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 Metsmall V safe for pregnant women?
Metsmall V may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Metsmall V, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Metsmall V safe during breastfeeding?
Metsmall V does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Metsmall V on the Kidneys?
Metsmall V may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Metsmall V on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Metsmall V. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Metsmall V on the Heart?
Side effects of Metsmall V on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
Metsmall V 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 Metsmall V unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Metsmall V habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Metsmall V has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Metsmall V as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Metsmall V is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Metsmall V for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Metsmall V
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Metsmall V together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Metsmall V
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Metsmall V with alcohol will be.
The long-term use can lead to the deficiency of Vitamin B12, which can further lead to megaloblastic anemia. Furthermore, Long-term Metformin use can also lead to kidney and liver problems.
Metsmall V should be taken with food to reduce stomach and bowel side effects, which may experience the first few weeks of treatment. Also, exercise regularly and test for sugar in your blood or urine as directed.
Yes, Metsmall V 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, Metsmall V is safe to use, many people have side effects at first, they usually diminish and then go away completely in a few weeks. A few people find they cannot tolerate metformin, there are other drugs but metformin is usually the first choice. It is very safe
Yes, you can take Metsmall V 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 Metsmall V and long-term use can increase lactic acid and uric acid in the blood.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Glucophage® (metformin hydrochloride)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 275-276
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 825-826
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