Xmet-SR 1g Tablet: View Uses, Side Effects, Price and Substitutes

Xmet-SR 1g Tablet

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Manufacturer Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Salt Composition Metformin (1000mg)

₹ 56.42

MRP ₹ 61.33

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Information about Xmet-SR 1g Tablet

Description:

Xmet-SR 1g Tablet is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. It helps control blood sugar levels and thus prevent serious complications of diabetes. It is also used to treat a menstruation-related disorder known as Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in women

Uses / Indications:

Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Interactions / Warnings:

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Xmet-SR 1g Tablet.

Pregnancy interaction:

Xmet-SR 1g Tablet 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.

Expert advice:

You have been prescribed Xmet-SR 1g Tablet 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 Xmet-SR 1g Tablet may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis, which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood. Prolonged use of Xmet-SR 1g Tablet 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.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them Common side effects of X Met Nausea Vomiting Taste change Diarrhea Abdominal pain Loss of appetite

How to use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Xmet-SR 1g Tablet is to be taken with food.

How it works:

Xmet-SR 1g Tablet 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.

Faq for medicine:

Q. Does Xmet-SR 1g Tablet cause weight loss? Yes, Xmet-SR 1g Tablet 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 Xmet-SR 1g Tablet? Xmet-SR 1g Tablet 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, Xmet-SR 1g Tablet 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.