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Zomelis Met 50/1000 Tablet (10) is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Diabetes. Other than this, Zomelis Met 50/1000 Tablet (10) has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Zomelis Met 50/1000 Tablet (10) is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Zomelis Met 50/1000 Tablet (10) include Headache, Diarrhoea, Nausea or vomiting. Some other side effects of Zomelis Met 50/1000 Tablet (10) have been listed ahead. These side effects of Zomelis Met 50/1000 Tablet (10) are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Zomelis Met 50/1000 Tablet (10) is Moderate for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Zomelis Met 50/1000 Tablet (10) has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Zomelis Met 50/1000 Tablet (10) related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Pancreatitis must refrain from the use of Zomelis Met 50/1000 Tablet (10) since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Zomelis Met 50/1000 Tablet (10) have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Zomelis Met 50/1000 Tablet (10) may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Zomelis Met 50/1000 Tablet (10) is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Zomelis Met 50/1000 Tablet (10) 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.
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Is the use of Zomelis Met 50/1000 Tablet (10) safe for pregnant women?
Zomelis Met can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Zomelis Met right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Zomelis Met 50/1000 Tablet (10) safe during breastfeeding?
Zomelis Met does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Zomelis Met 50/1000 Tablet (10) on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Zomelis Met. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Zomelis Met 50/1000 Tablet (10) on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Zomelis Met. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Zomelis Met 50/1000 Tablet (10) on the Heart?
There is no research available on the side effects of Zomelis Met on the heart. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zomelis Met 50/1000 Tablet (10) unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zomelis Met 50/1000 Tablet (10) habit forming or addictive?
Zomelis Met 50/1000 Tablet (10) is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Zomelis Met 50/1000 Tablet (10). So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Zomelis Met 50/1000 Tablet (10) is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Zomelis Met 50/1000 Tablet (10) in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Zomelis Met 50/1000 Tablet (10)
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Zomelis Met 50/1000 Tablet (10), due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zomelis Met 50/1000 Tablet (10)
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Zomelis Met 50/1000 Tablet (10) and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, you should not take alcohol with Zomelis Met, 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 Zomelis Met than if you're just taking Zomelis Met. Some of the signs of hypoglycemia include dizziness, confusion, and drowsiness.
Zomelis Met helps in weight loss by reducing appetite and food intake. It also increases the insulin sensitivity in your body to work more effectively. This lead to decreased glucose production increases the use of glucose and decrease the fat deposition further helps in weight loss. However, Zomelis Met is not approved for weight loss, this is an off-label use.
Yes, you can take Zomelis Met 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.
Lactic acidosis associated with Zomelis Met 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 Zomelis Met induced lactic acidosis are nonspecific and include anorexia, nausea, vomiting, altered level of consciousness, hyperpnoea, abdominal pain, and thirst.
Zomelis Met 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.
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