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Glypten M 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 Glypten M safe for pregnant women?
Glypten M may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Glypten M again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Glypten M safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Glypten M may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Glypten M should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Glypten M on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Glypten M on kidney, information on safety of Glypten M for kidney is unavailable.
What is the effect of Glypten M on the Liver?
Information about safety of Glypten M for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Glypten M on the Heart?
There is no research available on the side effects of Glypten M on the heart. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
Glypten M 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 Glypten M unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Glypten M habit forming or addictive?
Glypten M is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Glypten M
There is no information on the effects of taking Glypten M with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Glypten M
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Glypten M and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Glypten M should be taken with food to reduce stomach and bowel side effects, which may experience the first few weeks of treatment. Also, exercise regularly and test for sugar in your blood or urine as directed.
Yes, Glypten M can cause some sleep problems, especially insomnia. On the other hand, Glypten M has proven to be useful for preventing sleep apnea. The exact relationship between Glypten M and sleep problems is still not clear, and further studies are needed for a clearer understanding.
Glypten M 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, Glypten M is not approved for weight loss, this is an off-label use.
Lactic acidosis associated with Glypten M 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 Glypten M induced lactic acidosis are nonspecific and include anorexia, nausea, vomiting, altered level of consciousness, hyperpnoea, abdominal pain, and thirst.
Yes, Glypten M commonly cause stomach upset like diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. To avoid these side effects you should take Glypten M with your meal and increase the dose gradually.
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