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Met Dm Information



Met Dm Benefits & Uses

Met Dm is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Met Dm 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

Met Dm Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Met Dm safe for pregnant women?


    Met Dm rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild

    Mild
  • Is the use of Met Dm safe during breastfeeding?


    Met Dm may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Met Dm, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Met Dm.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Met Dm on the Kidneys?


    There are no side effects of Met Dm on the kidneys.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Met Dm on the Liver?


    There are no any side effects of Met Dm on the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Met Dm on the Heart?


    Met Dm is not harmful for the heart.

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Met Dm with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate



Met Dm Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Met Dm unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Met Dm

  • Is this Met Dm habit forming or addictive?


    No, you will not get addicted to Met Dm.

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


    Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Met Dm since it does not cause drowsiness.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, Met Dm is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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


    No, Met Dm cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

    No

Met Dm Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Met Dm


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

    Unknown
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Met Dm


    Taking alcohol with Met Dm can be dangerous.

    Severe


Frequently asked Questions about Met Dm

Question about 5 years ago

Is Met Dm safe to use?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Met Dm 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

Question about 5 years ago

What are the uses of Met Dm?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Met Dm is used with a proper diet and exercise program, to treat diabetes. It is also used with other medication to reduce the high blood sugar. It is used in a patient with type2 diabetes. It is also used in the treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and cancer.

Question about 5 years ago

How does Met Dm help in weight loss?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Met Dm helps in weight loss by reducing appetite and food intake. It also increases the insulin sensitivity in your body to work more effectively. This lead to decreased glucose production increases the use of glucose and decrease the fat deposition further helps in weight loss. However, Met Dm is not approved for weight loss, this is an off-label use.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take alcohol with Met Dm?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

No, you should not take alcohol with Met Dm, because it can cause serious side effects which includes hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). The risk of hypoglycemia is higher when you're drinking and taking Met Dm than if you're just taking Met Dm. Some of the signs of hypoglycemia include dizziness, confusion, and drowsiness.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Met Dm with statin?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Yes, Met Dm 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.



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Glucophage® (metformin hydrochloride)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 275-276

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 825-826

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