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Oxramet Ir is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Diabetes, Diabetes Type 2.
The optimal dosage of Oxramet Ir is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Oxramet Ir include Stomach Upset, Difficulty urinating. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Oxramet Ir can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Oxramet Ir are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Oxramet Ir is Severe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Oxramet Ir related warnings talks about Oxramet Ir's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Anemia, Shock must refrain from the use of Oxramet Ir since this can cause severe adverse effects. The section on Oxramet Ir contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Oxramet Ir have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Oxramet Ir is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Oxramet Ir is used to treat the following -
Main 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 |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Oxramet Ir is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Oxramet Ir safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Oxramet IR. If you are pregnant, do not take Oxramet IR without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Oxramet Ir safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Oxramet IR for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Oxramet Ir on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Oxramet IR. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Oxramet Ir on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Oxramet IR. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Oxramet IR only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Oxramet Ir on the Heart?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Oxramet IR on the heart, information on safety of Oxramet IR for the heart is unavailable.
Oxramet Ir 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 Oxramet Ir unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Oxramet Ir habit forming or addictive?
Oxramet Ir is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Oxramet Ir as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Oxramet Ir only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Oxramet Ir for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Oxramet Ir
There is no information on the effects of taking Oxramet Ir with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Oxramet Ir
Taking alcohol with Oxramet Ir can be dangerous.
Oxramet IR should be taken with food to reduce stomach and bowel side effects, which may experience the first few weeks of treatment. Also, exercise regularly and test for sugar in your blood or urine as directed.
Yes, Oxramet IR can cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). However, this can also occur if you delay or miss a meal, drink alcohol, exercise more than usual, can't eat due to stomach upset, and taking other antidiabetic medicine with metformin. So, regular monitoring of blood glucose level is needed and be cautious of symptoms of hypoglycemia, always keep glucose-rich food with you.
Yes, Oxramet IR 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
Oxramet IR can be taken forever, diabetes is a progressive disease it's possible that more medication and/or insulin may eventually need to be added to the regime.
Oxramet IR 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, Oxramet IR is not approved for weight loss, this is an off-label use.
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