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Okamet Benefits & Uses

Okamet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Diabetes (Read More - 10 Home Remedies for Diabetes)

Okamet 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
Adult	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Okamet Related Warnings

Is the use of Okamet safe for pregnant women?

Okamet has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.

Mild
Is the use of Okamet safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Okamet. Immediately discontinue Okamet if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.

Moderate
What is the effect of Okamet on the Kidneys?

Okamet is completely safe for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Okamet on the Liver?

Okamet is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Okamet on the Heart?

Using Okamet does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Okamet with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Diatrizoic Acid

Gatifloxacin

Moderate

Okamet Contraindications

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

Is this Okamet habit forming or addictive?

Okamet does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Okamet does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Okamet only as per medical advice.

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

No, Okamet is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Okamet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Okamet

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Okamet and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Okamet

Consumption of alcohol and Okamet together may have severe effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Okamet

Question about 5 years ago

How to use Okamet?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Okamet 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 over 4 years ago

Does Okamet cause stomach ulcers?

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Okamet commonly cause stomach upset like diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. To avoid these side effects you should take Okamet with your meal and increase the dose gradually.

Question over 4 years ago

How does Okamet increase lactic acidosis?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Lactic acidosis associated with Okamet treatment is a rare but fatal adverse effect. Lactic acidosis appears to result from biguanide interference causing an increase in production and decrease in clearance of lactate leading to higher cellular lactate levels. A decrease in pyruvate carboxylase activity, the rate-limiting enzyme in the formation of glucose from lactate, can also decrease hepatic metabolism of lactate. leading to increasing lactic acidosis. Signs and symptoms of Okamet induced lactic acidosis are nonspecific and include anorexia, nausea, vomiting, altered level of consciousness, hyperpnoea, abdominal pain, and thirst.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Okamet cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

Yes, Okamet 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.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Okamet safe to use?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Okamet 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