Almet 5mg Injection
Alkem Laboratories Ltd

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In-stock 2 ml in 1 vial
3.50

NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol

USED FOR:
Nausea Vomiting Heartburn

COMPOSITION:
Metoclopramide (5mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
gastro intestinal

Related Warnings
CAUTION
Alcohol
CAUTION

Almet 5mg Injection may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

PROBABLY SAFE
Pregnancy
PROBABLY SAFE

Almet 5mg Injection is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Lactation
CAUTION

Almet 5mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Do not drive unless you are feeling well.Almet 5mg Injection may cause drowsiness, dizziness, dyskinesia and dystonias which could affect the vision and may interfere with the ability to drive.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Almet 5mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Almet 5mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

Almet 5mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Almet 5mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Metoclopramide   5mg

Uses of Almet Injection
Almet 5mg Injection is used in the treatment of nausea, vomiting and heartburn.

How to use Almet Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Almet Injection works
Almet 5mg Injection indirectly stimulates the release of acetylcholine, a chemical messenger that can increase the motility of the intestine.

Side Effects:

Common Diarrhoea, Drowsiness, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Anxiety, Agitation, Restlessness, Parkinsonism, Akathisia.

Expert advice for Almet Injection

Take metoclopramide half an hour before your meals.
Consult a doctor immediately if you begin to have repetitive movements of the eyes, tongue, face, arm, or legs.
Do not take the medicine if you are allergic to it.
Do not take this drug if you are breast-feeding.
Do not o drive or operate heavy machinery after taking this drug as it can make you feel drowsy.
Avoid taking alcohol till you know how the drug affects your body.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Almet safe to use?
Almet is safe if used in prescribed dose for prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Q. How long can I take Almet for?
Always take your medicines for a duration as advised by your doctor.

Q. Does Almet work?
Almet works if taken for the right indication for a prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.

Q. Does Almet cause diarrhea?
Diarrhea is a common side effect of Almet. Please consult your doctor if you experience diarrhea after taking Almet.

Q. Does Almet make you sleepy?
Somnolence (sleepiness) is a common side effect of Almet. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive sleepiness after taking Almet.

Q. Does Almet need prescription?
Yes, Almet is a prescription medicine and a prescription is needed for buying it.

Q. Does Almet make you feel tired?
Almet can make you feel tired. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive tiredness after taking Almet.

Q. Does Almet affect birth control pills?
Almet does not affect the action of birth control pills (oral contraceptive pills). These can be taken together. However, talk to your doctor and take your medicines as advised.

Q. Does Almet potentiate opioid?
Almet potentiates only the sedative (sleep-inducing) effect of opioids. Use of Almet with an opioid can limit your ability to drive or operate any machine. Talk to your doctor before taking them together.

Q. Does Almet work for morning sickness?
Almet can help in relieving morning sickness. However, this is not an approved indication for its use. There are other medicines also available to treat morning sickness. Consult a doctor if you need treatment for morning sickness as you should not take any medicine during pregnancy without consulting a doctor.

Q. Does Almet cause constipation?
Almet does not cause constipation. Please consult your doctor if you experience constipation while taking Almet as it may be due to some other underlying condition.

Q. Can I take Almet with ranitidine?
Almet can be taken with ranitidine. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Almet with paracetamol?
Almet can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Almet with ibuprofen?
Almet can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Almet with antibiotics?
Almet can be taken with antibiotics. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Almet with tramadol?
Almet can be taken with tramadol. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Almet with loperamide?
Almet can be taken with loperamide. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Almet with hyoscine?
Almet can be taken with hyoscine. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Almet with diazepam?
Almet taken along with diazepam can increase sedation (sleepiness). You would need to be more cautious while taking this combination as this may affect your driving and if you are operating any machines. Talk to your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Almet with ciprofloxacin?
Almet can be taken with ciprofloxacin. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Almet for nausea?
Almet is an antiemetic. It works on a part of your brain that prevents you from feeling sick (nausea) or being sick (vomiting). It is used to prevent delayed nausea and vomiting that may occur after chemotherapy or caused by radiotherapy and to treat nausea and vomiting including that which may occur with a migraine.

Q. Is Almet an over the counter (OTC) product?
Almet is not an over the counter (OTC) product. It belongs to a class of prescription medicines.

Q. Is Almet a steroid?
Almet is not a steroid. It is an antiemetic.

Q. Is Almet an opiate?
Almet is not an opiate. It is an antiemetic.

Q. Is Almet used for a headache?
Almet is not used for the treatment of a headache. It is used to treat nausea and vomiting which may occur with a migraine headache.

Q. Is Almet addictive?
Almet is not addictive. It has not been reported to have any habit-forming potential.