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Zita Met Plus 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER Information

Zita Met Plus 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Zita Met Plus 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Zita Met Plus 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER. 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.

The side effects typically associated with Zita Met Plus 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER include Stomach Upset, Difficulty urinating, Hypoglycemia (Low blood sugar level). Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Zita Met Plus 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Zita Met Plus 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that Zita Met Plus 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Zita Met Plus 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Zita Met Plus 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER related warnings section.

Zita Met Plus 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Zita Met Plus 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER in conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Anemia, Shock. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Zita Met Plus 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER contraindications section.

Drug interactions for Zita Met Plus 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to the above precautions for Zita Met Plus 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER, 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 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER Benefits & Uses

Zita Met Plus 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Diabetes Type 2

Zita Met Plus 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER 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 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER Related Warnings

Is the use of Zita Met Plus 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER 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 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER 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 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER 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 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER 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 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER 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 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER with Other Drugs

Zita Met Plus 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER 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 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zita Met Plus 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER 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 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER

Is this Zita Met Plus 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Zita Met Plus 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER is addictive.

Zita Met Plus 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Zita Met Plus 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Zita Met Plus 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zita Met Plus 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Zita Met Plus 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER with alcohol.

Frequently asked Questions about Zita Met Plus 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER

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.