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Galvus Met 50 Mg/1000 Mg Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Diabetes. Galvus Met 50 Mg/1000 Mg Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Galvus Met 50 Mg/1000 Mg Tablet. 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 Galvus Met 50 Mg/1000 Mg Tablet are Headache, Diarrhoea, Nausea or vomiting. Some other side effects of Galvus Met 50 Mg/1000 Mg Tablet have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Galvus Met 50 Mg/1000 Mg Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Galvus Met 50 Mg/1000 Mg Tablet's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Galvus Met 50 Mg/1000 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Galvus Met 50 Mg/1000 Mg Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Pancreatitis as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Galvus Met 50 Mg/1000 Mg Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Galvus Met 50 Mg/1000 Mg Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Galvus Met 50 Mg/1000 Mg Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Galvus Met 50 Mg/1000 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Galvus Met 50 Mg/1000 Mg Tablet is used -
Severe
Common
Is the use of Galvus Met 50 Mg/1000 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Galvus Met can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Galvus Met, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Galvus Met 50 Mg/1000 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Galvus Met does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Galvus Met 50 Mg/1000 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Galvus Met can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Galvus Met 50 Mg/1000 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Galvus Met may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Galvus Met 50 Mg/1000 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
Side effects of Galvus Met on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
Galvus Met 50 Mg/1000 Mg 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 Galvus Met 50 Mg/1000 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Galvus Met 50 Mg/1000 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Galvus Met 50 Mg/1000 Mg Tablet has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Galvus Met 50 Mg/1000 Mg Tablet. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Galvus Met 50 Mg/1000 Mg Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Galvus Met 50 Mg/1000 Mg Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Galvus Met 50 Mg/1000 Mg Tablet
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Galvus Met 50 Mg/1000 Mg Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Galvus Met 50 Mg/1000 Mg Tablet
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Galvus Met 50 Mg/1000 Mg Tablet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Glucophage® (metformin hydrochloride)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 275-276
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