Zita Met Plus Information
Zita Met Plus is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. The alternative uses of Zita Met Plus have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Zita Met Plus. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Zita Met Plus include Stomach Upset, Difficulty urinating, Hypoglycemia (Low blood sugar level). While these are the most often observed Zita Met Plus side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Zita Met Plus are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Zita Met Plus is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Zita Met Plus's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Zita Met Plus related warnings section.
Zita Met Plus is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Anemia, Shock are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Zita Met Plus contraindications section.
Besides this, Zita Met Plus may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Zita Met Plus, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
- Zita Met Plus Benefits & Uses
- Zita Met Plus Dosage & How to Take
- Zita Met Plus Side Effects
- Zita Met Plus Related Warnings
- Severe Interaction of Zita Met Plus with Other Drugs
- Zita Met Plus Contraindications
- Frequently asked Questions about Zita Met Plus
- Zita Met Plus Interactions with Food and Alcohol
Zita Met Plus Benefits & Uses
Zita Met Plus is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
- Diabetes Type 2
Zita Met Plus 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) |
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| Geriatric |
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Zita Met Plus Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Zita Met Plus is used -
Severe
- Blurred vision
Moderate
- Palpitations (fluttering in chest)
Mild
- Nausea or vomiting
- Altered taste
- Diarrhoea
- पेट दर्द
- Loss of appetite
- Headache
- पेट की गैस
- Dyspepsia
Common
- Stomach Upset
- Difficulty urinating
- Hypoglycemia (Low blood sugar level)
- Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Unknown
- Tremor
- Eczema (Read More - Natural remedies for eczema)
- Contact Dermatitis
Zita Met Plus Related Warnings
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Is the use of Zita Met Plus safe for pregnant women?
Zita Met Plus may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Zita Met Plus again without your doctor's advice.
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Is the use of Zita Met Plus safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Zita Met Plus. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
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What is the effect of Zita Met Plus on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Zita Met Plus on kidneys.
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What is the effect of Zita Met Plus on the Liver?
Side effects of Zita Met Plus on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
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What is the effect of Zita Met Plus on the Heart?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Zita Met Plus on heart. So it is not known whether taking Zita Met Plus will cause side effects on heart or not.
Severe Interaction of Zita Met Plus with Other Drugs
Zita Met Plus should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Zita Met Plus Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zita Met Plus 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
- Diabetes Type 1
- Infections
- Trauma
Frequently asked Questions about Zita Met Plus
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Is this Zita Met Plus habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Zita Met Plus is addictive.
Zita Met Plus Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Zita Met Plus
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Zita Met Plus and food will interact.
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Interaction between Alcohol and Zita Met Plus
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Zita Met Plus with alcohol.
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This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
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