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Supermet H is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Supermet H have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Supermet H. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Supermet H also has some side effects, the most common being Slow heart rate (pulse). While these are the most often observed Supermet H side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Supermet H go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Supermet H's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. In addition, Supermet H's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Supermet H related warnings section.
Supermet H is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate), Asthma, Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Supermet H contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Supermet H with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Supermet H is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Supermet H 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
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Is the use of Supermet H safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Supermet H without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Supermet H safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Supermet H.
What is the effect of Supermet H on the Kidneys?
Supermet H may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Supermet H on the Liver?
Supermet H may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Supermet H on the Heart?
Supermet H has very mild side effects on the heart.
Supermet H 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 Supermet H unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Supermet H habit forming or addictive?
Supermet H is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Supermet H
Supermet H may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Supermet H
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Supermet H as it can have severe side effects.
It is recommended to avoid taking Supermet H with aspirin, because of the concurrent use of these two medicines which can reduce the antihypertensive activity of Supermet H. It also decreases the renal blood flow. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines at the same time.
Rarely Supermet H causes hair loss. However, if you experience hair loss after taking this medicine then inform to doctor right away and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Supermet H can increase the blood sugar level. If you experience elevated levels of blood sugar after taking this medicine then inform the doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Supermet H can cause weight gain. It is a common side effect of this drug, especially in the older patients. However, if you feel excess gain of weight after taking this medicine, please inform your doctor.
Supermet H is mainly used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Treating high blood pressure helps in reducing the complications of heart attacks, strokes, and kidney damages. It is also used to treat chest pain (angina).
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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