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Glytrin Met is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Glytrin Met also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Glytrin Met depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Glytrin Met include Stomach Upset, Difficulty urinating, Hypoglycemia (Low blood sugar level). Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Glytrin Met can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Glytrin Met 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.
It is also important to note that Glytrin Met has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Glytrin Met's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Glytrin Met can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Glytrin Met in conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Anemia, Shock. Some other conditions that can be affected by Glytrin Met are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Glytrin Met may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Glytrin Met is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Glytrin Met 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
| Age Group | Dosage |
| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Glytrin Met is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Unknown
Is the use of Glytrin Met safe for pregnant women?
Glytrin Met can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Glytrin Met right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Glytrin Met safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Glytrin Met. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Glytrin Met on the Kidneys?
There is no research available on the side effects of Glytrin Met on kidney. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Glytrin Met on the Liver?
Information about safety of Glytrin Met for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Glytrin Met on the Heart?
Information about safety of Glytrin Met for heart is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
Glytrin Met 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 Glytrin Met unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Glytrin Met habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Glytrin Met has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Glytrin Met
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Glytrin Met together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Glytrin Met
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Glytrin Met with alcohol.
Yes, you can take Glytrin Met with a beta-blocker. People with diabetes tend to develop heart disease or stroke at an earlier age than the general population. One reason for this is that high glucose levels increase your risk of high blood pressure (hypertension). No harmful interactions are seen between them. However, a recent study suggests that beta-blockers can decrease the plasma level of Glytrin Met and long-term use can increase lactic acid and uric acid in the blood.
Glytrin Met can be taken forever, diabetes is a progressive disease it's possible that more medication and/or insulin may eventually need to be added to the regime.
Glytrin Met contain metformin, is an oral antidiabetic drug which belongs to the class of biguanide. It is the first-line medication for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, particularly in people who are overweight. It is also used in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome. Moreover, it also reduces the risk of cardiovascular complications of diabetes.
Glytrin Met 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, Glytrin Met is not approved for weight loss, this is an off-label use.
Yes, Glytrin Met 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
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