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Eternex M 500 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Other than this, Eternex M 500 Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Eternex M 500 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. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Eternex M 500 Tablet include Stomach Upset, Difficulty urinating, Hypoglycemia (Low blood sugar level). Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Eternex M 500 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Eternex M 500 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Eternex M 500 Tablet is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Eternex M 500 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Eternex M 500 Tablet related warnings section.
Eternex M 500 Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Anemia, Shock as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Eternex M 500 Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Eternex M 500 Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Eternex M 500 Tablet is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Eternex M 500 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 500 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 500 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 500 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 500 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 500 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.
Eternex M 500 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 Eternex M 500 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Eternex M 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Eternex M 500 Tablet.
Interaction between Food and Eternex M 500 Tablet
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Eternex M 500 Tablet together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Eternex M 500 Tablet
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Eternex M 500 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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