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Ten M 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Ten M 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Ten M 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Ten M 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet include Stomach Upset, Difficulty urinating, Hypoglycemia (Low blood sugar level). Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Ten M 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Ten M 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Ten M 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Ten M 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Ten M 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet related warnings section.
Ten M 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Ten M 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet in conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Anemia, Shock. Other contraindications of Ten M 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Ten M 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Ten M 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Ten M 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet 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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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Ten M 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Ten M may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Ten M again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Ten M 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Ten M. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Ten M 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
There is no research available on the side effects of Ten M on kidney. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Ten M 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Information about safety of Ten M for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Ten M 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
Side effects of Ten M on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ten M 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ten M 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Ten M 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Ten M 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Ten M 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ten M 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Ten M 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet with alcohol.
Yes, Ten M 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
Yes, Ten M can be taken with the statin. There is no serious or harmful interaction have been observed between them. Some studies say that it's possible your blood sugar (blood glucose) level may increase when you take a statin, which may lead to developing type 2 diabetes. The risk is small but important enough that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning on statin labels regarding blood glucose levels and diabetes.
Ten M increases the sensitivity of insulin, young women with PCOS often have elevated insulin levels and are more likely to develop diabetes. It is often prescribed for women with PCOS to help prevent diabetes. A lifestyle that includes healthy nutrition and daily exercise is the most important part of a PCOS treatment plan.
The long-term use can lead to the deficiency of Vitamin B12, which can further lead to megaloblastic anemia. Furthermore, Long-term Metformin use can also lead to kidney and liver problems.
Ten M works by decreasing the hepatic glucose production. It also works to lower blood sugar by increasing your sensitivity to insulin and decreasing the amount of glucose that is absorbed from the food you eat.
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