Glytrin Met: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Glytrin Met Information

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 Benefits & Uses
Glytrin Met Dosage & How to Take
Glytrin Met Side Effects
Glytrin Met Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Glytrin Met with Other Drugs
Glytrin Met Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Glytrin Met
Glytrin Met Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Glytrin Met Benefits & Uses

Glytrin Met is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Diabetes Type 2

Glytrin Met Dosage & How to Take

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)	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Metformin (1000 mg), Teneligliptin ( 20 mg)/Tablet, dose depends on blood glucose level of the body
Adult	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Metformin (1000 mg), Teneligliptin ( 20 mg)/Tablet, dose depends on blood glucose level of the body
Geriatric	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Metformin (1000 mg), Teneligliptin ( 20 mg)/Tablet, dose depends on blood glucose level of the body

Glytrin Met Related Warnings

Is the use of Glytrin Met safe for pregnant women?

Glytrin Met may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Glytrin Met again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Glytrin Met safe during breastfeeding?

Glytrin Met should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Glytrin Met on the Kidneys?

No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Glytrin Met on kidney. So it is not known whether taking Glytrin Met will cause side effects on kidney or not.
What is the effect of Glytrin Met on the Liver?

There is no research available on the side effects of Glytrin Met on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
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.

Severe Interaction of Glytrin Met with Other Drugs

Glytrin Met should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Diatrizoic Acid

Gatifloxacin

Moderate

Glytrin Met Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Glytrin Met unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Anemia
Shock
Heart Failure
Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)
Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease
Diabetes Type 1
Infections
Trauma

Frequently asked Questions about Glytrin Met

Is this Glytrin Met habit forming or addictive?

Glytrin Met is not addictive in nature.

Glytrin Met Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Glytrin Met

There is no information on the effects of taking Glytrin Met with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Glytrin Met

Information about the interaction of Glytrin Met and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Frequently asked Questions about Glytrin Met

Question over 4 years ago

How does Glytrin Met work for PCOS?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Glytrin Met increases the sensitivity of insulin, young women with PCOS often have elevated insulin levels and are more likely to develop diabetes. It is often prescribed for women with PCOS to help prevent diabetes. A lifestyle that includes healthy nutrition and daily exercise is the most important part of a PCOS treatment plan.

Question over 4 years ago

Can Glytrin Met cause alopecia (hair loss)?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Glytrin Met is not a known cause of alopecia (hair loss). However, the conditions treated by Glytrin Met type 2 diabetes and PCOS, often list hair loss as a possible symptom.

Question almost 5 years ago

What are the long term effects of Glytrin Met?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question about 5 years ago

How to use Glytrin Met?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Glytrin Met 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Glytrin Met with statin?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Yes, Glytrin Met 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.