Okamet 500 MG Tablet

This medication helps to maintain balanced blood sugar levels in the body. It is used to treat Type 2 diabetes, heart disorders and polycystic ovary syndrome. The tablet works by decreasing the amount of glucose produced by the liver. It suppresses the quantity of glucose that the liver releases in the body.

The dosage that the doctor recommends for your treatment will be based on your age, medical history and the severity of condition. You should follow the course of this treatment until it is completed, and do not skip out on a dose. You should inform your doctor before taking this medicine, if you suffer from conditions like liver disease, kidney disorders, heart disease, allergies and diabetic ketoacidosis.

• Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (Pcos)

• Impaired Kidney Function

• Allergy

• Metabolic Acidosis

• Nausea Or Vomiting

• Diarrhoea

• Abdominal Pain

• Hypoglycemia

• Running Nose

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect lasts for an average duration of 4 to 8 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The peak effect of this medicine can be observed after 1-3 hours of administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Owing to the risk of abnormalities in the fetus this medication is not recommended.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medication is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Okamet 500 MG Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Metkin 500 MG Tablet

  Lupin Ltd

• Glumet 500 MG Tablet

  Unilab

• Riomet Od 500 MG Tablet

  Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd

• Dibimet 500 MG Tablet

  Novartis India Ltd

• Hermtf 500 MG Tablet

  Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Missed Dose instructions

  Take the missed dose as soon as you remember.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Contact a doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected.

The drug decreases glucose production in the liver, decreases intestinal absorption of glucose, and improves insulin sensitivity by increasing bodies glucose uptake and utilization.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Ethanol

  Avoid using alcohol while taking this medicine. Symptoms such as prolonged weakness and muscle pain, lack of sleep, breathing difficulties after alcohol intake should be reported to the doctor immediately.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Lab

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Medicine

  The drug interacts with amlodipine, estradiol, gatifloxacin and aloe vera.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Disease

  Disease

  Patients suffering from vitamin B12 deficiency should use some other safer alternative.

• Ques : What is Okamet 500 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Okamet Tablet is a medication which has Metformin as an active element present in it.

• Ques : What are the uses of Okamet 500 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Okamet 500 MG is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Type II Diabetes Mellitus.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Okamet 500 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Nausea and vomiting, Diarrhea, Abdominal pain, Hypoglycemia, Lactic Acidosis, Weakness, Chest discomfort, Headache, Runny Nose, Belching and Heartburn, and Swollen joints are possible side-effects.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Okamet 500 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Okamet should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.