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N Met

N Met

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N Met Information

N Met, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Diabetes.

The right dosage of N Met depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

The side effects typically associated with N Met include Stomach Upset, Difficulty urinating. While these are the most often observed N Met side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of N Met are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, N Met's effect is Mild during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. It is important to know if N Met has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the N Met related warnings section.

N Met is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Anemia, Shock as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by N Met are listed in the contraindications section below.

Additionally, N Met may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that N Met is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

  1. N Met Benefits & Uses
  2. N Met Dosage & How to Take
  3. N Met Side Effects
  4. N Met Related Warnings
  5. Severe Interaction of N Met with Other Drugs
  6. N Met Contraindications
  7. Frequently asked Questions about N Met
  8. N Met Interactions with Food and Alcohol

N Met Benefits & Uses

N Met is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

N 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

N Met Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when N Met is used -

Severe

  • Blurred vision

Moderate

Mild

  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Altered taste
  • Diarrhoea
  • पेट दर्द
  • Loss of appetite
  • Headache
  • पेट की गैस
  • Dyspepsia

Common

  • Stomach Upset
  • Difficulty urinating

N Met Related Warnings

  • Is the use of N Met safe for pregnant women?


    N Met has little to no side effects in pregnant women.

    Mild

  • Is the use of N Met safe during breastfeeding?


    Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of N Met. If you see any side effects, stop taking N Met immediately and talk to your doctor. Take N Met again, only after your doctor's advice.

    Moderate

  • What is the effect of N Met on the Kidneys?


    There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking N Met. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

    Safe

  • What is the effect of N Met on the Liver?


    N Met is not harmful for the liver.

    Safe

  • What is the effect of N Met on the Heart?


    N Met may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

    Safe

Severe Interaction of N Met with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Diatrizoic AcidGatifloxacin

Moderate

AmilorideDigoxinMorphineQuinidineRanitidineVancomycinTriamterene

N Met Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take N 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

Frequently asked Questions about N Met

  • Is this N Met habit forming or addictive?


    No, there is no any evidence that N Met is addictive.

    No

  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    N Met will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

    Safe

  • Is it safe?


    N Met 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 N Met for mental disorders.

    No

N Met Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and N Met


    There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking N Met with food.

    Unknown

  • Interaction between Alcohol and N Met


    Taking N Met with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

    Severe

Frequently asked Questions about N Met

Question about 3 years ago

Does N Met cause sleep problems?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS , General Physician

Yes, N Met can cause some sleep problems, especially insomnia. On the other hand, N Met has proven to be useful for preventing sleep apnea. The exact relationship between N Met and sleep problems is still not clear, and further studies are needed for a clearer understanding.

Question over 3 years ago

What are the uses of N Met?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

N Met is used with a proper diet and exercise program, to treat diabetes. It is also used with other medication to reduce the high blood sugar. It is used in a patient with type2 diabetes. It is also used in the treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and cancer.

Question about 3 years ago

How does N Met help in weight loss?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

N 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, N Met is not approved for weight loss, this is an off-label use.

Question almost 3 years ago

Can I take N Met with a beta-blocker?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, you can take N 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 N Met and long-term use can increase lactic acid and uric acid in the blood.

Question over 3 years ago

Is N Met safe to use?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS , General Physician

Yes, N Met is safe to use, many people have side effects at first, they usually diminish and then go away completely in a few weeks. A few people find they cannot tolerate metformin, there are other drugs but metformin is usually the first choice. It is very safe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
3 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Glucophage® (metformin hydrochloride)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 275-276

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 825-826

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