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Zomet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Drops, Tablet. Diabetes are some of its major therapeutic uses.
The right dosage of Zomet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Zomet also has some side effects, the most common being Stomach Upset, Difficulty urinating. Some other side effects of Zomet have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Zomet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Zomet has a Mild effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Zomet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Zomet related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Anemia, Shock must refrain from the use of Zomet since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Zomet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Zomet have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Zomet, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Zomet 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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Is the use of Zomet safe for pregnant women?
Zomet has little to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Zomet safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Zomet. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Zomet on the Kidneys?
Using Zomet does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Zomet on the Liver?
Zomet is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Zomet on the Heart?
Zomet is completely safe for the heart.
Zomet 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 Zomet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zomet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Zomet has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Zomet since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Zomet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Zomet in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Zomet
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Zomet, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zomet
Consuming Zomet with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Yes, Zomet can be taken with the statin. There is no serious or harmful interaction have been observed between them. Some studies say that it's possible your blood sugar (blood glucose) level may increase when you take a statin, which may lead to developing type 2 diabetes. The risk is small but important enough that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning on statin labels regarding blood glucose levels and diabetes.
Yes, Zomet can cause night sweat, the exact mechanism of sweating is not known. But some research suggests that Zomet 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 Zomet may need to be adjusted.
Yes, Zomet commonly cause stomach upset like diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. To avoid these side effects you should take Zomet with your meal and increase the dose gradually.
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.
Zomet 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, Zomet is not approved for weight loss, this is an off-label use.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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