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K Met Duo is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Other than this, K Met Duo has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of K Met Duo. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
K Met Duo also has some side effects, the most common being Weakness, Headache, Nausea or vomiting. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of K Met Duo as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of K Met Duo go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of K Met Duo is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, K Met Duo's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the K Met Duo related warnings section.
K Met Duo is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Diabetic Ketoacidosis as it can result in adverse effects.
Besides this, K Met Duo may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for K Met Duo, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
K Met Duo 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 K Met Duo is used -
Severe
Moderate
Common
Is the use of K Met Duo safe for pregnant women?
K Met Duo has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume K Met Duo without medical advice.
Is the use of K Met Duo safe during breastfeeding?
K Met Duo may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of K Met Duo on the Kidneys?
K Met Duo 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 K Met Duo on the Liver?
K Met Duo 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 K Met Duo on the Heart?
K Met Duo may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
K Met Duo 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 K Met Duo unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this K Met Duo habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that K Met Duo is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the K Met Duo can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take K Met Duo only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
K Met Duo is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and K Met Duo
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how K Met Duo and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and K Met Duo
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking K Met Duo with alcohol will be.
Yes, K Met Duo can cause night sweat, the exact mechanism of sweating is not known. But some research suggests that it causes hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) especially at night which leads to night sweats. You need to monitor your blood glucose level regularly and talk to your doctor as your dose may need to be adjusted.
Take K Met Duo as advised by your doctor. It can be taken orally three times daily immediately before each meal. Precautions must be taken in patients with improper liver or kidney function.
No, K Met Duo does not cause weight loss. It has not been reported by a patient who is taking this medicine. However, if you experience weight loss after taking this drug then it might be due to some other reason.
Yes, K Met Duo 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 voglibose. So, regular monitoring of blood glucose level is needed and be cautious of symptoms of hypoglycemia. It is best to consult your doctor if you feel any unwanted effects.
Yes, K Met Duo can cause some sleep problems. The exact cause of sleep problems is still not clear. It is best to consult your doctor if you experience sleepiness after consuming medicine.
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