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Glita M is used to treat the following -
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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.
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Is the use of Glita M safe for pregnant women?
Glita M can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Glita M, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Glita M safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Glita M. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Glita M on the Kidneys?
Glita M may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Glita M on the Liver?
Glita M may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Glita M on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Glita M. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Glita M 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 Glita M unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Glita M habit forming or addictive?
Glita M is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Glita M
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Glita M together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Glita M
Drinking alcohol while taking Glita M may lead to slight side effects. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor.
Yes, Glita M commonly cause stomach upset like diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. To avoid these side effects you should take Glita M with your meal and increase the dose gradually.
Yes, Glita M can cause night sweat, the exact mechanism of sweating is not known. But some research suggests that Glita M causes hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) especially at night which can cause night sweats. Need to monitor your blood glucose level regularly, and talk to your doctor as your dose of Glita M may need to be adjusted.
No, you should not take alcohol with Glita M, 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 Glita M than if you're just taking Glita M. Some of the signs of hypoglycemia include dizziness, confusion, and drowsiness.
Yes, you can take Glita M with a beta-blocker. People with diabetes tend to develop heart disease or stroke at an earlier age than the general population. One reason for this is that high glucose levels increase your risk of high blood pressure (hypertension). No harmful interactions are seen between them. However, a recent study suggests that beta-blockers can decrease the plasma level of Glita M and long-term use can increase lactic acid and uric acid in the blood.
Glita M contain metformin, is an oral antidiabetic drug which belongs to the class of biguanide. It is the first-line medication for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, particularly in people who are overweight. It is also used in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome. Moreover, it also reduces the risk of cardiovascular complications of diabetes.
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