Zita-Met Plus 20mg/500mg Tablet ER

Zita-Met Plus 20mg/500mg Tablet ER is a combination medication that helps maintain balanced blood sugar levels in the body. It is used to treat Type 2 diabetes.

This medication contains Metformin and Teneligliptin as the active ingredients. Zita-Met Plus 20mg/500mg Tablet ER works by decreasing the amount of glucose produced by the liver. It suppresses the quantity of glucose that the liver releases in the body. Thus, it lowers the blood sugar levels in the body of a patient suffering from Type 2 diabetes.

This medication is an oral drug that is used to control and balance blood sugar levels.It is used in the treatment of conditions such as type 2 diabetes. This medication also increases your sensitivity to insulin, enabling your body to absorb larger quantities of glucose.

If you do not manage the condition of diabetes, it can result in kidney failure, obesity and heart disorders. Therefore, Zita-Met Plus 20mg/500mg Tablet ER helps keep your blood sugar levels low and your diabetes in check.

Zita-Met Plus 20mg/500mg Tablet ER does not increase the amount of insulin in the body; instead, it decreases the production of sugar. The liver of patients, who suffer from type 2 diabetes, produces thrice the amount of glucose and their bodies do not have the capacity to absorb these large amounts of glucose.

This medication is effective in lowering the amount of glucose that the liver releases. It also decreases your appetite and increases your body’s sensitivity to insulin, thus, reducing the amount of glucose that is absorbed by your blood. Increased sensitivity to insulin also lowers your levels of cholesterol and helps you to lose weight.

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.

The dosage of the medication that the doctor recommends for your treatment will be based on your age, your condition, the severity of your condition and the other medications you are currently taking. You should follow the course of this treatment until it is completed, and do not skip out on a dose.

• Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

  Zita-Met Plus 20mg/500mg Tablet ER improves blood glucose levels in adults and children. The drug is to be taken with proper diet and regular exercise.

• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (Pcos)

  Zita-Met Plus 20mg/500mg Tablet ER is also used to treat this hormonal condition known as Polycystic ovary syndrome.

• Impaired Kidney Function

  Zita-Met Plus 20mg/500mg Tablet ER is not recommended for patients having an impaired kidney function. This can be attributed to other risk factors like shock, heart attack, and Septicemia.

• Allergy

  Zita-Met Plus 20mg/500mg Tablet ER is not recommended for use if you have a known history of allergy to it.

• Metabolic Acidosis

  Zita-Met Plus 20mg/500mg Tablet ER is not recommended for use in patients with unbalanced acid levels in the body.

• Nausea Or Vomiting

• Diarrhoea

• Abdominal Pain

• Hypoglycemia

• Lactic Acidosis

• Weakness

• Chest Discomfort

• Headache

• Running Nose

• Belching

• Swollen Joints

• 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?

  This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women owing to the risk of abnormalities in the fetus. Alternate means of blood sugar control like insulin therapy should be considered during pregnancy.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women owing to the risk of adverse effects on the baby. Alternate means of blood sugar control like insulin therapy should be considered in such cases. If it becomes absolutely necessary to take this medicine, then breastfeeding should be discontinued.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Zita-Met Plus 20mg/500mg Tablet ER , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• TENGLYN M 500 TABLET SR

  Zydus Cadila

• Tendc-M 500 Tablet Sr

  FDC Ltd

• Ibgliptin-M 500mg/20mg Tablet SR

  Indiabulls pharmaceutical ltd

• TIBAN M 20/500MG TABLET ER

  Ajanta Pharma Ltd

• Teneza-M 500 Tablet SR

  Unichem Laboratories Ltd

• Tenepure-M 500 Tablet SR

  Unichem Laboratories Ltd

• Tenumet 500mg/20mg Tablet

  Precia Pharma

• ETERNEX-M 500 TABLET ER

  Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Tglip-M 500 Tablet Er

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Teniva-M Tablet ER

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Missed Dose instructions

  Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Contact a doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected. Some overdosages could lead to Lactic Acidosis which requires immediate medical intervention.

This medication is a combination of Metformin and Teneligliptin, Thus produces its action via the dual mechanism. Firstly, it works by decreasing the production and absorption of glucose in the liver and intestine, respectively. It also improves the sensitivity of insulin by enhancing the uptake and utilization of glucose. It also works by inhibiting the release of glucagon, hence heightened the insulin release from the pancreas. It also lowers the hormones that are responsible for raising the blood sugar levels within the body. This lowers the sugar levels after a meal or fasting.

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

  Iodinated Contrast Media

  Discontinue the usage of Zita-Met Plus 20mg/500mg Tablet ER at least 48 hours prior to the intake of Iodinated Contrast media. Inform the doctor about Metformin use so that it can be temporarily discontinued.

  Gatifloxacin

  Report the usage of either of the medicine to the doctor. Use of Zita-Met Plus 20mg/500mg Tablet ER is not recommended along with Gatifloxacin and suitable alternates should be used instead.

  Amlodipine

  Report the use of either of the medication to the doctor as dose adjustment and safety monitoring may be required.

  Aloe Vera

  Consult your doctor for use of aloe vera while taking Zita-Met Plus 20mg/500mg Tablet ER. Suitable dose adjustments and safety monitoring may be required if the intended use is for a long duration.

  Estradiol

  Consult your doctor if you are planning to take Estradiol while taking Zita-Met Plus 20mg/500mg Tablet ER. Dose adjustment might be required in such cases. It is advised to consult your doctor before starting or stopping any medication while taking metformin.

• Interaction with Disease

  Lactic Acidosis

  You should report the incidence of conditions like kidney impairment, heart disease, severe diarrhea, septicemia to the doctor before taking Zita-Met Plus 20mg/500mg Tablet ER. Supervised dosing and monitoring of blood sugar levels might be required in such cases. Any signs and symptoms indicative of the above-mentioned conditions should be reported immediately.

  Vitamin B12 Deficiency

  Inform the doctor about incidences of anemia or Vitamin B12 deficiency so that suitable Vitamin supplements can be prescribed if needed.Vitamin B1 deficiency

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Information not available.

• Ques : What is Zita-Met Plus 20mg/500mg Tablet ER?

  Ans : Zita-Met Plus 20mg/500mg Tablet ER is a medication which has Metformin and Teneligliptin as active elements present in it. This medicine performs its action by improving the level of insulin after a meal and reduces the amount of sugar made by the body, reducing the amount of glucose and controls the amount of glucose in the blood. Zita-Met Plus 20mg/500mg Tablet ER is used to treat conditions such as Maturity onset diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, and Polycystic ovary syndrome.

• Ques : What are the uses of Zita-Met Plus 20mg/500mg Tablet ER?

  Ans : Zita-Met Plus 20mg/500mg Tablet ER is a medication, which is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Maturity onset diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, and Polycystic ovary syndrome. The patient should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using Zita-Met Plus 20mg/500mg Tablet ER to avoid undesirable effects.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Zita-Met Plus 20mg/500mg Tablet ER?

  Ans : Zita-Met Plus 20mg/500mg Tablet ER is a medication which has some commonly reported side effects. These side effects may or may not occur always and some of them are rare but severe. This is not a complete list and if you experience any of the below-mentioned side effects, contact your doctor immediately. Here are some side effects of Zita-Met Plus 20mg/500mg Tablet ER which are as follows: Stuffy or runny nose, Sore throat, Hypersensitivity reactions, Joint pain, Upper respiratory infection, Muscle pain, Inflammation of nose, Constipation, Kidney problems, Vomiting, Chest pain, Inflammation of bones, Low blood sugar, Interstitial lung disease, Back pain, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Diarrhoea, Weight loss, and Flatulence. It is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of Zita-Met Plus 20mg/500mg Tablet ER.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Zita-Met Plus 20mg/500mg Tablet ER?

  Ans : Zita-Met Plus 20mg/500mg Tablet ER should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original pack. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets. The patient should consult a doctor for its further uses and side effects and should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using to avoid undesirable effects. It is a prescribed medication.