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Sazomet 1000mg Tablet SR Substitute
Sazomet 1000mg Tablet SR Substitute
Verified Ingredients and Effects
Composition:
METFORMIN-1000MG
Uses:
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Medicinal Benefits:
Sazomet 1000mg Tablet SR plays a vital role in managing diabetes and achieving good control of blood sugar levels by delaying the absorption of sugar and increasing insulin sensitivity in the body. Sazomet 1000mg Tablet SR does not cause a sudden lowering of the blood glucose level or cause significant hypoglycaemia. Unlike other anti-diabetic therapies like sulfonylureas or insulin, Sazomet 1000mg Tablet SR does not cause weight gain but may cause modest weight loss. In the prediabetic condition, Sazomet 1000mg Tablet SR is the only recommended treatment available. Sazomet 1000mg Tablet SR also helps to prevent serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage (Diabetic Nephropathy), blindness (Diabetic Retinopathy), loss of sensation in your hands and feet (Diabetic Neuropathy) or even loss of foot! Sazomet 1000mg Tablet SR also helps to reduce your chance of having a heart attack or stroke.
FAQs
Yes, Sazomet 1000mg Tablet SR can cause the minor upset of stomach. However, do not stop taking it. Discuss with your doctor in case of severe stomach upset.
Yes, initial treatment with Sazomet 1000mg Tablet SR is known to cause weight loss. However, if you experience excessive weight loss while on treatment with Sazomet 1000mg Tablet SR, inform your doctor without any delay. There is a possibility that your dosage needs to be adjusted.
Usually taking Sazomet 1000mg Tablet SR does not cause constipation. However, some people may experience flatulence, stomach pain and constipation while on Sazomet 1000mg Tablet SR. In case you experience discomfort, speak with your doctor.
Yes. If you are taking Insulin regularly you need to consult Doctor before taking Metformin.
If you forget to take Sazomet 1000mg Tablet SR, do NOT take a double dose to make up for your forgotten dose. Taking overdose might cause your sugar level to fall down rapidly. Try to take the next dose at the usual time.
Do not take excessive alcohol while taking Metformin, as this may increase the risk of a life-threatening condition called as lactic acidosis (too much of lactic acid in the body) which causes symptoms like dizziness, drowsiness, muscle pain, fast, shallow breathing etc.
Contact your doctor before having an X-ray or scan which involves the use of the injection of contrast materials that contain iodine into your bloodstream as it may affect your kidney function.
Your doctor will decide when you must stop and when to restart your treatment with Sazomet 1000mg Tablet SR before and after the surgery.
No. Metformin is only prescribed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes also called as 'non-insulin-dependent diabetes'.