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D Met SR is used to treat the following -
Main 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of D Met SR safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get mild side effects from D Met SR.
Is the use of D Met SR safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of D Met SR. If you see any side effects, stop taking D Met SR immediately and talk to your doctor. Take D Met SR again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of D Met SR on the Kidneys?
Using D Met SR does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of D Met SR on the Liver?
D Met SR is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of D Met SR on the Heart?
You can take D Met SR without any fear of damage to the heart.
D Met SR 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 D Met SR unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this D Met SR habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that D Met SR is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking D Met SR since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
D Met SR should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking D Met SR for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and D Met SR
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking D Met SR with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and D Met SR
Consumption of alcohol and D Met SR together may have severe effects on your health.
Yes, D Met SR is safe to use, many people have side effects at first, they usually diminish and then go away completely in a few weeks. A few people find they cannot tolerate metformin, there are other drugs but metformin is usually the first choice. It is very safe
D Met SR works by decreasing the hepatic glucose production. It also works to lower blood sugar by increasing your sensitivity to insulin and decreasing the amount of glucose that is absorbed from the food you eat.
Yes, D Met SR can cause some sleep problems, especially insomnia. On the other hand, D Met SR has proven to be useful for preventing sleep apnea. The exact relationship between D Met SR and sleep problems is still not clear, and further studies are needed for a clearer understanding.
Yes, D Met SR can be taken with the statin. There is no serious or harmful interaction have been observed between them. Some studies say that it's possible your blood sugar (blood glucose) level may increase when you take a statin, which may lead to developing type 2 diabetes. The risk is small but important enough that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning on statin labels regarding blood glucose levels and diabetes.
Lactic acidosis associated with D Met SR 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 D Met SR 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
5 Years of Experience
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