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Duomet 1000 Tablet ER is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Diabetes.
The optimal dosage of Duomet 1000 Tablet ER is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Duomet 1000 Tablet ER are Stomach Upset, Difficulty urinating. While these are the most often observed Duomet 1000 Tablet ER side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Duomet 1000 Tablet ER 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 Duomet 1000 Tablet ER has a Mild effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Duomet 1000 Tablet ER's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Duomet 1000 Tablet ER is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Anemia, Shock as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Duomet 1000 Tablet ER have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Duomet 1000 Tablet ER have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Duomet 1000 Tablet ER is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Duomet 1000 Tablet ER 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 Duomet 1000 Tablet ER safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Duomet.
Is the use of Duomet 1000 Tablet ER safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Duomet. If you see any side effects, stop taking Duomet immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Duomet again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Duomet 1000 Tablet ER on the Kidneys?
Using Duomet does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Duomet 1000 Tablet ER on the Liver?
Duomet is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Duomet 1000 Tablet ER on the Heart?
You can take Duomet without any fear of damage to the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Duomet 1000 Tablet ER unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Duomet 1000 Tablet ER habit forming or addictive?
Duomet 1000 Tablet ER is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Duomet 1000 Tablet ER since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Duomet 1000 Tablet ER only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Duomet 1000 Tablet ER cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Duomet 1000 Tablet ER
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Duomet 1000 Tablet ER, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Duomet 1000 Tablet ER
Consumption of alcohol and Duomet 1000 Tablet ER together may have severe effects on your health.
No, you should not take alcohol with Duomet, 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 Duomet than if you're just taking Duomet. Some of the signs of hypoglycemia include dizziness, confusion, and drowsiness.
Yes, Duomet commonly cause stomach upset like diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. To avoid these side effects you should take Duomet with your meal and increase the dose gradually.
Yes, Duomet 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.
Yes, you can take Duomet 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.
Yes, Duomet 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.
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