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Glutamet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Diabetes.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Glutamet. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Glutamet are Stomach Upset, Difficulty urinating. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Glutamet as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Glutamet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Glutamet's effect is Mild during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Glutamet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Glutamet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Anemia, Shock as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Glutamet contraindications section.
Additionally, Glutamet may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Glutamet is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Glutamet 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Glutamet is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Glutamet safe for pregnant women?
Glutamet has little to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Glutamet safe during breastfeeding?
Glutamet may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Glutamet, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Glutamet.
What is the effect of Glutamet on the Kidneys?
Glutamet is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Glutamet on the Liver?
Glutamet is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Glutamet on the Heart?
Glutamet is completely safe for the heart.
Glutamet 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 Glutamet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Glutamet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Glutamet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Glutamet does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Glutamet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Glutamet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Glutamet
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Glutamet and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Glutamet
Taking Glutamet with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
No, you should not take alcohol with Glutamet, 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 Glutamet than if you're just taking Glutamet. Some of the signs of hypoglycemia include dizziness, confusion, and drowsiness.
Yes, Glutamet 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.
Glutamet helps in weight loss by reducing appetite and food intake. It also increases the insulin sensitivity in your body to work more effectively. This lead to decreased glucose production increases the use of glucose and decrease the fat deposition further helps in weight loss. However, Glutamet is not approved for weight loss, this is an off-label use.
The long-term use can lead to the deficiency of Vitamin B12, which can further lead to megaloblastic anemia. Furthermore, Long-term Metformin use can also lead to kidney and liver problems.
Yes, Glutamet 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.
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
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 825-826
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
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 825-826
