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Zita Met Plus 1000 Mg/20 Mg Tablet ER is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Zita Met Plus 1000 Mg/20 Mg Tablet ER have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Zita Met Plus 1000 Mg/20 Mg Tablet ER. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Zita Met Plus 1000 Mg/20 Mg Tablet ER also has some side effects, the most common being Stomach Upset, Difficulty urinating, Hypoglycemia (Low blood sugar level). Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Zita Met Plus 1000 Mg/20 Mg Tablet ER can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Zita Met Plus 1000 Mg/20 Mg Tablet ER go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Zita Met Plus 1000 Mg/20 Mg Tablet ER is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Zita Met Plus 1000 Mg/20 Mg Tablet ER's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Zita Met Plus 1000 Mg/20 Mg Tablet ER related warnings section.
Zita Met Plus 1000 Mg/20 Mg Tablet ER is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Anemia, Shock are examples of such conditions. The section on Zita Met Plus 1000 Mg/20 Mg Tablet ER contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Zita Met Plus 1000 Mg/20 Mg Tablet ER have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Zita Met Plus 1000 Mg/20 Mg Tablet ER, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Zita Met Plus 1000 Mg/20 Mg Tablet ER 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 Zita Met Plus 1000 Mg/20 Mg Tablet ER safe for pregnant women?
Zita Met Plus may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Zita Met Plus again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Zita Met Plus 1000 Mg/20 Mg Tablet ER safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Zita Met Plus. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Zita Met Plus 1000 Mg/20 Mg Tablet ER on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Zita Met Plus on kidneys.
What is the effect of Zita Met Plus 1000 Mg/20 Mg Tablet ER on the Liver?
Side effects of Zita Met Plus on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
What is the effect of Zita Met Plus 1000 Mg/20 Mg Tablet ER on the Heart?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Zita Met Plus on heart. So it is not known whether taking Zita Met Plus will cause side effects on heart or not.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zita Met Plus 1000 Mg/20 Mg Tablet ER unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zita Met Plus 1000 Mg/20 Mg Tablet ER habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Zita Met Plus 1000 Mg/20 Mg Tablet ER is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Zita Met Plus 1000 Mg/20 Mg Tablet ER
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Zita Met Plus 1000 Mg/20 Mg Tablet ER and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zita Met Plus 1000 Mg/20 Mg Tablet ER
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Zita Met Plus 1000 Mg/20 Mg Tablet ER with alcohol.
Lactic acidosis associated with Zita Met Plus 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 Zita Met Plus induced lactic acidosis are nonspecific and include anorexia, nausea, vomiting, altered level of consciousness, hyperpnoea, abdominal pain, and thirst.
No, you should not take alcohol with Zita Met Plus, 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 Zita Met Plus than if you're just taking Zita Met Plus. Some of the signs of hypoglycemia include dizziness, confusion, and drowsiness.
Zita Met Plus is used with a proper diet and exercise program, to treat diabetes. It is also used with other medication to reduce the high blood sugar. It is used in a patient with type2 diabetes. It is also used in the treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and cancer.
Yes, Zita Met Plus can cause some sleep problems, especially insomnia. On the other hand, Zita Met Plus has proven to be useful for preventing sleep apnea. The exact relationship between Zita Met Plus and sleep problems is still not clear, and further studies are needed for a clearer understanding.
Yes, you can take Zita Met Plus with gliclazide, no harmful interactions have been reported between them. However, it is not necessary that no interaction can happen between these two. But before taking such kind of combination you must consult your doctor.
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