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Xmet 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 Xmet safe for pregnant women?
Xmet has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Xmet safe during breastfeeding?
Xmet can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Xmet on the Kidneys?
Xmet is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Xmet on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Xmet on the liver.
What is the effect of Xmet on the Heart?
Using Xmet does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Xmet 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 Xmet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Xmet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Xmet has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Xmet since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Xmet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Xmet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Xmet
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Xmet, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Xmet
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Xmet as it can have severe side effects.
Xmet 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.
Xmet works by decreasing the hepatic glucose production. It also works to lower blood sugar by increasing your sensitivity to insulin and decreasing the amount of glucose that is absorbed from the food you eat.
Yes, Xmet is safe to use, many people have side effects at first, they usually diminish and then go away completely in a few weeks. A few people find they cannot tolerate metformin, there are other drugs but metformin is usually the first choice. It is very safe
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.
Yes, Xmet 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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