X Met P 7.5mg/500mg Tablet
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

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In-stock 15 tablets in 1 strip
82.50

NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol

USED FOR:
Type 2 diabetes

COMPOSITION:
Pioglitazone (7.5mg) + Metformin (500mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
anti diabetic

Related Warnings
CAUTION
Alcohol
CAUTION

Taking metformin with alcohol can cause lactic acidosis and you may experience malaise, respiratory distress, slow or irregular heartbeat, sleepiness, stomach upset, or other unusual symptoms.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

X Met P 7.5mg/500mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

X Met P 7.5mg/500mg Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is low or high. If this happens, do not drive.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

X Met P 7.5mg/500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of X Met P 7.5mg/500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of X Met P 7.5mg/500mg Tablet is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advisable while you are taking this medicine.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

X Met P 7.5mg/500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of X Met P 7.5mg/500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.X Met P 7.5mg/500mg Tablet is generally started with low dose in patients with mild to moderate liver disease and its use is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Pioglitazone+Metformin   7.5mg + 500mg

Uses of X Met P Tablet
X Met P 7.5mg/500mg Tablet is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.

How to use X Met P Tablet
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. X Met P 7.5mg/500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.X Met P 7.5mg/500mg Tablet may cause stomach upset if taken on empty stomach.

How X Met P 7.5mg/500mg Tablet works
X Met P 7.5mg/500mg Tablet is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Pioglitazone and metformin. Pioglitazone is a thiazolidinedione which works by increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin. Metformin is a biguanide which decreases the production and absorption of sugar in your body and allows better use of existing insulin. Together, they provide better control of blood sugar.

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Loss of appetite, Altered taste, Stomach pain, Diarrhoea, Edema, Anemia, Weight gain, Respiratory tract infection, Bone fracture, Blurred vision.