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Zita Met Plus 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Zita Met Plus 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER 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 Zita Met Plus 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER. 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.
The side effects typically associated with Zita Met Plus 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER include Stomach Upset, Difficulty urinating, Hypoglycemia (Low blood sugar level). Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Zita Met Plus 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Zita Met Plus 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Zita Met Plus 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Zita Met Plus 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Zita Met Plus 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER related warnings section.
Zita Met Plus 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Zita Met Plus 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER in conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Anemia, Shock. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Zita Met Plus 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Zita Met Plus 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Zita Met Plus 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Zita Met Plus 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER 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
| Age Group | Dosage |
| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Zita Met Plus 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Unknown
Is the use of Zita Met Plus 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER 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.
Is the use of Zita Met Plus 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER 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.
What is the effect of Zita Met Plus 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Zita Met Plus on kidneys.
What is the effect of Zita Met Plus 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER on the Liver?
Side effects of Zita Met Plus on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
What is the effect of Zita Met Plus 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER 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.
Zita Met Plus 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER 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 Zita Met Plus 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zita Met Plus 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Zita Met Plus 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Zita Met Plus 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Zita Met Plus 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zita Met Plus 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Zita Met Plus 20 Mg/500 Mg Tablet ER with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
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