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Zita Met Plus Information

Zita Met Plus is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. The alternative uses of Zita Met Plus have also been explained below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Zita Met Plus. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Common side effects of Zita Met Plus include Stomach Upset, Difficulty urinating, Hypoglycemia (Low blood sugar level). While these are the most often observed Zita Met Plus side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Zita Met Plus are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Zita Met Plus is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Zita Met Plus's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Zita Met Plus related warnings section.

Zita Met Plus is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Anemia, Shock are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Zita Met Plus contraindications section.

Besides this, Zita Met Plus may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Zita Met Plus, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

Zita Met Plus Benefits & Uses
Zita Met Plus Dosage & How to Take
Zita Met Plus Side Effects
Zita Met Plus Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Zita Met Plus with Other Drugs
Zita Met Plus Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Zita Met Plus
Zita Met Plus Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Zita Met Plus Benefits & Uses

Zita Met Plus is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Diabetes Type 2

Zita Met Plus 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Metformin (1000 mg), Teneligliptin ( 20 mg)/Tablet, dose depends on blood glucose level of the body
Adult	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Metformin (1000 mg), Teneligliptin ( 20 mg)/Tablet, dose depends on blood glucose level of the body
Geriatric	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Metformin (1000 mg), Teneligliptin ( 20 mg)/Tablet, dose depends on blood glucose level of the body

Zita Met Plus Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Zita Met Plus is used -

Severe

Blurred vision

Moderate

Palpitations (fluttering in chest)
Chest Pain

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Altered taste
Diarrhoea
पेट दर्द
Loss of appetite
Headache
पेट की गैस
Dyspepsia

Common

Stomach Upset
Difficulty urinating
Hypoglycemia (Low blood sugar level)
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Unknown

Tremor
Eczema (Read More - Natural remedies for eczema)
Contact Dermatitis

Zita Met Plus Related Warnings

Is the use of Zita Met Plus safe for pregnant women?

Zita Met Plus may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Zita Met Plus again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Zita Met Plus safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Zita Met Plus. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Zita Met Plus on the Kidneys?

In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Zita Met Plus on kidneys.
What is the effect of Zita Met Plus on the Liver?

Side effects of Zita Met Plus on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
What is the effect of Zita Met Plus on the Heart?

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

Severe Interaction of Zita Met Plus with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Diatrizoic Acid

Gatifloxacin

Moderate

Zita Met Plus Contraindications

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

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Anemia
Shock
Heart Failure
Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)
Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease
Diabetes Type 1
Infections
Trauma

Frequently asked Questions about Zita Met Plus

Is this Zita Met Plus habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Zita Met Plus is addictive.

Zita Met Plus Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Zita Met Plus

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Zita Met Plus and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zita Met Plus

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Zita Met Plus with alcohol.

Frequently asked Questions about Zita Met Plus

Question over 5 years ago

What are the long term effects of Zita Met Plus?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Zita Met Plus cause alopecia (hair loss)?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Zita Met Plus is not a known cause of alopecia (hair loss). However, the conditions treated by Zita Met Plus type 2 diabetes and PCOS, often list hair loss as a possible symptom.

Question almost 6 years ago

How long should I take Zita Met Plus for?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Zita Met Plus 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 does Zita Met Plus increase lactic acidosis?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Lactic acidosis associated with Zita Met Plus 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 Zita Met Plus induced lactic acidosis are nonspecific and include anorexia, nausea, vomiting, altered level of consciousness, hyperpnoea, abdominal pain, and thirst.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to use Zita Met Plus?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Zita Met Plus 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.