K Met Duo 500 Mg/0.2 Mg Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

K Met Duo Information

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

K Met Duo Benefits & Uses

K Met Duo is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Diabetes Type 2

K Met Duo 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: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Voglibose (0.2mg) Metformin (500mg)
Adult	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Voglibose (0.2mg) Metformin (500mg)
Geriatric	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Voglibose (0.2mg) Metformin (500mg)

K Met Duo Related Warnings

Is the use of K Met Duo safe for pregnant women?

K Met Duo shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of K Met Duo safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking K Met Duo. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.

Severe
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.

Moderate
What is the effect of K Met Duo on the Liver?

K Met Duo can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of K Met Duo on the Heart?

Side effects of K Met Duo rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of K Met Duo with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Amlodipine

Gatifloxacin

Moderate

Insulin Aspart

K Met Duo Contraindications

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 -

Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Frequently asked Questions about K Met Duo

Is this K Met Duo habit forming or addictive?

K Met Duo is not addictive in nature.

No
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.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

K Met Duo should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking K Met Duo for mental disorders.

No

K Met Duo Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and K Met Duo

There is no information on the effects of taking K Met Duo with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and K Met Duo

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking K Met Duo with alcohol.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about K Met Duo

Question almost 5 years ago

Does K Met Duo cause weight loss?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

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.

Question about 5 years ago

Is K Met Duo safe to use?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, K Met Duo is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as dizziness, nausea, and vomiting. If you experience any discomfort after taking this medicine then inform your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.

Question over 5 years ago

What is K Met Duo?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

K Met Duo is the brand name for voglibose. It is an oral antidiabetic drug that belongs to the class of medicine called alpha-glucosidase inhibitor. It is used in single or combined with other drugs to treat diabetes.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does K Met Duo cause sleepiness?

Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Internal Medicine

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.

Question almost 5 years ago

How long should I take K Met Duo?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

K Met Duo should be taken as long as needed or take it as directed by doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.