Zavamet 500 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Zavamet Benefits & Uses

Zavamet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Diabetes (Read More - 10 Home Remedies for Diabetes)

Other Benefits

Diabetes Type 2

Zavamet Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Metformin (1000 mg) Vildagliptin (50 mg)/Tablet, or Metformin (850 mg) Vildagliptin (50 mg)/Tablet
Geriatric	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Metformin (1000 mg) Vildagliptin (50 mg)/Tablet, or Metformin (850 mg) Vildagliptin (50 mg)/Tablet

Zavamet Related Warnings

Is the use of Zavamet safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Zavamet. It is best to stop taking Zavamet immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Zavamet safe during breastfeeding?

Zavamet is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Zavamet on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Zavamet. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Zavamet on the Liver?

You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Zavamet. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Zavamet on the Heart?

No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Zavamet on heart. So it is not known whether taking Zavamet will cause side effects on heart or not.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Zavamet with Other Drugs

Zavamet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Gatifloxacin

Moderate

Estradiol

Dopamine

Amlodipine

Dexamethasone

Zavamet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zavamet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Pancreatitis
Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Frequently asked Questions about Zavamet

Is this Zavamet habit forming or addictive?

Zavamet does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Zavamet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Zavamet only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Zavamet for mental disorders.

No

Zavamet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Zavamet

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Zavamet, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Zavamet

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Zavamet with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Zavamet

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Zavamet with gliclazide?

Dr. Ashish Mishra MBBS , Pathology

Yes, you can take Zavamet with gliclazide, no harmful interactions have been reported between them. However, it is not necessary that no interaction can happen between these two. But before taking such kind of combination you must consult your doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

How long should I take Zavamet for?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Zavamet 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.

Question over 5 years ago

How to use Zavamet?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Zavamet 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Zavamet safe to use?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Zavamet 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

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take alcohol with Zavamet?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

No, you should not take alcohol with Zavamet, because it can cause serious side effects which includes hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). The risk of hypoglycemia is higher when you're drinking and taking Zavamet than if you're just taking Zavamet. Some of the signs of hypoglycemia include dizziness, confusion, and drowsiness.