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Zomet 850 Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Diabetes.
The correct dosage of Zomet 850 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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.
The most common side effects of Zomet 850 Tablet are Stomach Upset, Difficulty urinating. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Zomet 850 Tablet as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Zomet 850 Tablet 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.
It is also important to note that Zomet 850 Tablet has a Mild effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Zomet 850 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Zomet 850 Tablet 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. Some other conditions that can be affected by Zomet 850 Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Zomet 850 Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Zomet 850 Tablet, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Zomet 850 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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Is the use of Zomet 850 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Zomet has little to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Zomet 850 Tablet 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 850 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Using Zomet does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Zomet 850 Tablet on the Liver?
Zomet is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Zomet 850 Tablet on the Heart?
Zomet is completely safe for the heart.
Zomet 850 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 Zomet 850 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zomet 850 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Zomet 850 Tablet 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 850 Tablet since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Zomet 850 Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Zomet 850 Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Zomet 850 Tablet
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Zomet 850 Tablet, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zomet 850 Tablet
Consuming Zomet 850 Tablet 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
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