Metsar 500 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Diabetes.
The optimal dosage of Metsar 500 Tablet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The most common side effects of Metsar 500 Tablet are Stomach Upset, Difficulty urinating. Some other side effects of Metsar 500 Tablet have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Metsar 500 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Metsar 500 Tablet is Mild for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Metsar 500 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Metsar 500 Tablet related warnings section.
Metsar 500 Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Anemia, Shock as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Metsar 500 Tablet contraindications section.
Additionally, Metsar 500 Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Metsar 500 Tablet is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Metsar 500 Tablet 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 Metsar 500 Tablet is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Metsar 500 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Metsar.
Is the use of Metsar 500 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Metsar. Immediately discontinue Metsar if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Metsar 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Using Metsar does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Metsar 500 Tablet on the Liver?
Metsar is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Metsar 500 Tablet on the Heart?
Metsar is completely safe for the heart.
Metsar 500 Tablet 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 Metsar 500 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Metsar 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Metsar 500 Tablet.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Metsar 500 Tablet does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Metsar 500 Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Metsar 500 Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Metsar 500 Tablet
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Metsar 500 Tablet together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Metsar 500 Tablet
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Metsar 500 Tablet as it can have severe side effects.
Metsar 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.
Yes, Metsar 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.
Yes, you can take Metsar 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 Metsar and long-term use can increase lactic acid and uric acid in the blood.
Yes, Metsar commonly cause stomach upset like diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. To avoid these side effects you should take Metsar with your meal and increase the dose gradually.
Lactic acidosis associated with Metsar treatment is a rare but fatal adverse effect. Lactic acidosis appears to result from biguanide interference causing an increase in production and decrease in clearance of lactate leading to higher cellular lactate levels. A decrease in pyruvate carboxylase activity, the rate-limiting enzyme in the formation of glucose from lactate, can also decrease hepatic metabolism of lactate. leading to increasing lactic acidosis. Signs and symptoms of Metsar induced lactic acidosis are nonspecific and include anorexia, nausea, vomiting, altered level of consciousness, hyperpnoea, abdominal pain, and thirst.
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