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Zita Met Plus is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. The alternative uses of Zita Met Plus have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Zita Met Plus. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Zita Met Plus include Stomach Upset, Difficulty urinating, Hypoglycemia (Low blood sugar level). While these are the most often observed Zita Met Plus side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Zita Met Plus 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 Zita Met Plus is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Zita Met Plus's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Zita Met Plus related warnings section.
Zita Met Plus 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. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Zita Met Plus contraindications section.
Besides this, Zita Met Plus may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Zita Met Plus, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Zita Met Plus 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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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Zita Met Plus safe for pregnant women?
Zita Met Plus can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Zita Met Plus, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Zita Met Plus safe during breastfeeding?
Zita Met Plus should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Zita Met Plus 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 on the Liver?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Zita Met Plus on the liver, information on safety of Zita Met Plus for liver is unavailable.
What is the effect of Zita Met Plus on the Heart?
Information about safety of Zita Met Plus for heart is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
Zita Met Plus 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 Zita Met Plus unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zita Met Plus habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Zita Met Plus has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Zita Met Plus
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Zita Met Plus with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zita Met Plus
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Zita Met Plus 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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