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Zetfor 500 Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Diabetes.
The right dosage of Zetfor 500 Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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.
Zetfor 500 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 Zetfor 500 Tablet as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Zetfor 500 Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Zetfor 500 Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Mild and Moderate while nursing. It is important to know if Zetfor 500 Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Zetfor 500 Tablet related warnings section.
Zetfor 500 Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Zetfor 500 Tablet in conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Anemia, Shock. Some other conditions that can be affected by Zetfor 500 Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Zetfor 500 Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Zetfor 500 Tablet is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Zetfor 500 Tablet 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Zetfor 500 Tablet is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Zetfor 500 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Zetfor has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Zetfor 500 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Zetfor can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Zetfor 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Zetfor is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Zetfor 500 Tablet on the Liver?
Zetfor is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Zetfor 500 Tablet on the Heart?
You can take Zetfor without any fear of damage to the heart.
Zetfor 500 Tablet 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 Zetfor 500 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zetfor 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Zetfor 500 Tablet.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Zetfor 500 Tablet since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Zetfor 500 Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Zetfor 500 Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Zetfor 500 Tablet
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Zetfor 500 Tablet and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zetfor 500 Tablet
Taking Zetfor 500 Tablet with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Zetfor contain metformin, is an oral antidiabetic drug which belongs to the class of biguanide. It is the first-line medication for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, particularly in people who are overweight. It is also used in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome. Moreover, it also reduces the risk of cardiovascular complications of diabetes.
Zetfor is not a known cause of alopecia (hair loss). However, the conditions treated by Zetfor type 2 diabetes and PCOS, often list hair loss as a possible symptom.
Yes, Zetfor can cause night sweat, the exact mechanism of sweating is not known. But some research suggests that Zetfor causes hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) especially at night which can cause night sweats. Need to monitor your blood glucose level regularly, and talk to your doctor as your dose of Zetfor may need to be adjusted.
Zetfor 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.
Yes, you can take Zetfor 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 Zetfor and long-term use can increase lactic acid and uric acid in the blood.
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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