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Zukanorm M is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Zukanorm M depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Zukanorm M 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Zukanorm M safe for pregnant women?
Zukanorm M can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Zukanorm M, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Zukanorm M safe during breastfeeding?
Zukanorm M does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Zukanorm M on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Zukanorm M. 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 Zukanorm M on the Liver?
Zukanorm M may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Zukanorm M on the Heart?
Side effects of Zukanorm M on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
Zukanorm M 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 Zukanorm M unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zukanorm M habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Zukanorm M.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Zukanorm M as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Zukanorm M is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Zukanorm M is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Zukanorm M
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Zukanorm M with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zukanorm M
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Zukanorm M with alcohol.
Yes, Zukanorm M can cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). However, this can also occur if you delay or miss a meal, drink alcohol, exercise more than usual, can't eat due to stomach upset, and taking other antidiabetic medicine with metformin. So, regular monitoring of blood glucose level is needed and be cautious of symptoms of hypoglycemia, always keep glucose-rich food with you.
Yes, Zukanorm M 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, you can take Zukanorm M with a beta-blocker. People with diabetes tend to develop heart disease or stroke at an earlier age than the general population. One reason for this is that high glucose levels increase your risk of high blood pressure (hypertension). No harmful interactions are seen between them. However, a recent study suggests that beta-blockers can decrease the plasma level of Zukanorm M and long-term use can increase lactic acid and uric acid in the blood.
Zukanorm M is not a known cause of alopecia (hair loss). However, the conditions treated by Zukanorm M type 2 diabetes and PCOS, often list hair loss as a possible symptom.
Zukanorm M increases the sensitivity of insulin, young women with PCOS often have elevated insulin levels and are more likely to develop diabetes. It is often prescribed for women with PCOS to help prevent diabetes. A lifestyle that includes healthy nutrition and daily exercise is the most important part of a PCOS treatment plan.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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