K-Met 1000mg Tablet PR
Rs.49for 1 strip(s) (15 Tablet pr each)
food interaction for K-Met Tablet PR
alcohol interaction for K-Met Tablet PR
pregnancy interaction for K-Met Tablet PR
lactation interaction for K-Met Tablet PR
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alcohol
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K-Met 1000mg Tablet PR is to be taken with food.
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CAUTION
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with K-Met 1000mg Tablet PR.
UNSAFE
K-Met 1000mg Tablet PR is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
K-Met 1000mg Tablet PR should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
CAUTION
SALT INFORMATION FOR K-Met 1000mg Tablet PR
Metformin(1000mg)
K-met tablet pr uses
{med_name} is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is used in addition to diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.
How k-met tablet pr works
K-Met 1000mg Tablet PR is an anti-diabetic medication (biguanide). It works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying the absorption of sugar (glucose) from the intestines, and increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin.
Common side effects of k-met tablet pr
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Flatulence
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Expert advice FOR K-Met Tablet PR
- You have been prescribed Metformin to control the blood sugar level and reduce the risk of diabetic complications such as heart attacks.
- Chances of weight gain and low blood sugar are lesser with this medicine as compared to other diabetes medicines.
- Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) may occur when taken along with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or on delaying/skipping a meal. Carry a sugar source with you for immediate relief.
- Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any deep or rapid breathing, persistent nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain as Metformin may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis, which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood.
- Prolonged use of Metformin may lead to vitamin B12 deficiency which may lead to anemia, causing fatigue, pale skin, shortness of breath or headache. Notify your doctor if you experience any of these as you may require supplements.
- Your doctor will monitor your blood sugar levels and kidney functions regularly while you are taking this medication.
Frequently asked questions FOR K-Met 1000mg Tablet PR
Metformin
Q. What does K-Met 1000mg Tablet PR do exactly?
People with type 2 diabetes are not able to respond normally to the insulin made by their bodies. When this happens, the concentration of sugar/glucose increases in the blood. K-Met 1000mg Tablet PR acts in several ways to reduce the increased levels of sugar in blood. K-Met 1000mg Tablet PR decreases glucose production from the liver and decreases absorption of glucose from the intestine after taking food while improving the sensitivity of the body organs and muscles towards insulin. This helps improve the uptake of glucose from the blood. It also helps your body to respond better to the insulin it makes naturally.
Q. Does K-Met 1000mg Tablet PR cause weight loss?
Yes, K-Met 1000mg Tablet PR has been shown to cause weight loss in people who are overweight or obese. It may also cause a modest loss in weight in those overweight and obese individuals who are at risk for diabetes. In addition, patients who are sensitive or resistant to insulin may also show weight loss. But, do not start taking this medicine for weight loss on your own. Consult your doctor for the same.
Q. What are the benefits of taking K-Met 1000mg Tablet PR?
K-Met 1000mg Tablet PR is one of the first medicines that is given to patients with high blood sugar levels. It helps control blood sugar levels. It promotes the body’s response to the insulin made by the pancreas, decreases the amount of sugar made by the liver and decreases the amount of sugar absorbed by the intestines. Unlike other oral antidiabetic medicines, K-Met 1000mg Tablet PR when taken alone, rarely causes low blood sugar as it prevents the pancreas from secreting more insulin. In addition to being a great medicine to lower blood sugar levels, it also helps in controlling weight gain.