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Eternex M 1000 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. The alternative uses of Eternex M 1000 Tablet have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Eternex M 1000 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Eternex M 1000 Tablet include Stomach Upset, Difficulty urinating, Hypoglycemia (Low blood sugar level). While these are the most often observed Eternex M 1000 Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Eternex M 1000 Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Eternex M 1000 Tablet has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Eternex M 1000 Tablet related warnings talks about Eternex M 1000 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Eternex M 1000 Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Eternex M 1000 Tablet in conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Anemia, Shock. Other contraindications of Eternex M 1000 Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Eternex M 1000 Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Eternex M 1000 Tablet is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Eternex M 1000 Tablet 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 Eternex M 1000 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Eternex M may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Eternex M, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Eternex M 1000 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Eternex M may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Eternex M 1000 Tablet on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Eternex M on kidneys.
What is the effect of Eternex M 1000 Tablet on the Liver?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Eternex M on the liver, information on safety of Eternex M for liver is unavailable.
What is the effect of Eternex M 1000 Tablet on the Heart?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Eternex M on heart. So it is not known whether taking Eternex M will cause side effects on heart or not.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Eternex M 1000 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Eternex M 1000 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Eternex M 1000 Tablet.
Interaction between Food and Eternex M 1000 Tablet
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Eternex M 1000 Tablet together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Eternex M 1000 Tablet
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Eternex M 1000 Tablet and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Eternex M commonly cause stomach upset like diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. To avoid these side effects you should take Eternex M with your meal and increase the dose gradually.
Eternex M contain metformin, is an oral antidiabetic drug which belongs to the class of biguanide. It is the first-line medication for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, particularly in people who are overweight. It is also used in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome. Moreover, it also reduces the risk of cardiovascular complications of diabetes.
Yes, Eternex 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.
No, you should not take alcohol with Eternex M, because it can cause serious side effects which includes hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). The risk of hypoglycemia is higher when you're drinking and taking Eternex M than if you're just taking Eternex M. Some of the signs of hypoglycemia include dizziness, confusion, and drowsiness.
Lactic acidosis associated with Eternex M treatment is a rare but fatal adverse effect. Lactic acidosis appears to result from biguanide interference causing an increase in production and decrease in clearance of lactate leading to higher cellular lactate levels. A decrease in pyruvate carboxylase activity, the rate-limiting enzyme in the formation of glucose from lactate, can also decrease hepatic metabolism of lactate. leading to increasing lactic acidosis. Signs and symptoms of Eternex M induced lactic acidosis are nonspecific and include anorexia, nausea, vomiting, altered level of consciousness, hyperpnoea, abdominal pain, and thirst.
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