Paramet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Other than this, Paramet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Paramet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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.
Paramet also has some side effects, the most common being Diarrhoea, Drowsiness, Insomnia. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Paramet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Paramet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Paramet's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Paramet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Paramet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Paramet in conditions like Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Kidney Disease, Liver Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Paramet contraindications section.
Additionally, Paramet may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Paramet is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Paramet is used to treat the following -
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 Paramet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Paramet without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Paramet safe during breastfeeding?
Paramet is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Paramet on the Kidneys?
Paramet rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Paramet on the Liver?
Paramet can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Paramet on the Heart?
Paramet has very mild side effects on the heart.
Paramet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Paramet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Paramet habit forming or addictive?
Paramet does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Paramet
There is no information on the effects of taking Paramet with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Paramet
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Paramet as it can have severe side effects.
No, Paramet does not cause seizures. The available scientific data does not show a clear-cut association between the use of this drug and seizures.
Yes, Paramet may cause drowsiness in a few cases only. It is a rare side effect of this medicine. Inhibition of chemical messengers (neurotransmitters) in the brain might be responsible for causing drowsiness. Do not drive any vehicle or operate heavy machinery after taking this drug to avoid mishappening.
Paramet contains metoclopramide which is an antiemetic agent that prevents from nausea and vomiting by inhibiting certain chemical messengers (neurotransmitters such as dopamine and serotonin) in the brain. In diabetic gastroparesis, Paramet works by increasing gastrointestinal motility and fasting the gastric emptying process. In gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Paramet works by increasing lower esophageal sphincter (LES) tone which prevents the gastric contents to reach food pipe that causes symptoms associated with GERD.
Yes, Paramet might cause a headache. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of a headache is still unknown. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, apply balm and take rest even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor without any further delay.
Rarely, Paramet causes diarrhoea. It is an uncommon side effect of this drug. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after taking this drug then discuss with your doctor immediately without any further delay.
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