Metnurite 500mg/750mcg Tablet SR
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Introduction To Metnurite 500mg/750mcg Tablet SR
Metnurite 500mg/750mcg Tablet SR is a combination of two medicines used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. It helps control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. It helps to maintain blood sugar levels and reduces the chances of developing serious complications of diabetes.
Metnurite 500mg/750mcg Tablet SR should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It is to be taken with food, preferably at the same time each day. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
It may cause side effects like taste change, nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, and loss of appetite. However, these are temporary and usually subside on their own. Please consult your doctor in case these do not resolve or persist for a longer duration.
Before taking Metnurite 500mg/750mcg Tablet SR, inform your doctor if you have any kidney, liver or heart problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your doctor will check your kidney function tests before starting treatment with it. Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking it as this may increase the risk of developing some side effects.
Uses of Metnurite 500mg/750mcg Tablet SR
- Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Benefits of Metnurite 500mg/750mcg Tablet SR
Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Metnurite 500mg/750mcg Tablet SR is a medicine that helps to control high blood glucose (sugar)
levels. It helps get rid of extra glucose from your body through urine. It
also improves the body’s response to the hormone insulin, which is responsible
for regulating blood glucose (sugar) levels in our body. The insulin helps to
lower your blood glucose levels and prevents them from rising after taking
meals. It also contains Methylcobalamin, a form of vitamin B that helps
protect nerve damage and treats symptoms such as numbness, tingling, burning,
and needle-like sensations in the hands and feet.
You should keep taking it for as long as it is prescribed. Lowering blood
glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control
the level you will reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications
of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of
limbs. Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will
help you live a normal, healthy life.
Side effects of Metnurite 500mg/750mcg Tablet SR
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 Arkamet M
- Nausea
- Taste change
- Loss of appetite
- Diarrhea
- Stomach pain
How to use Metnurite 500mg/750mcg Tablet SR
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. Metnurite 500mg/750mcg Tablet SR is to be taken with food.
How Metnurite 500mg/750mcg Tablet SR works
Metnurite 500mg/750mcg Tablet SR is a combination of two medicines: Metformin and methylcobalamin which treat diabetes. Metformin is a biguanide which decreases the production and absorption of sugar in your body, and allows better use of existing insulin. Methylcobalamin is a form of vitamin B which helps in the production of myelin, a substance that protects nerve fibers and rejuvenates damaged nerve cells.
Quick tips
- Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- It does not cause weight gain and rarely causes low blood sugar unlike other diabetes medicines.
- Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) may occur when taken along with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or on delaying/skipping a meal.
- Your doctor will monitor your blood sugar levels and kidney functions regularly while taking this medication.
- Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any deep or rapid breathing, or persistent nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain as Metnurite 500mg/750mcg Tablet SR may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis, which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood.
- Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemic symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, and anxiety.
Safety Advice
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Can I take Metnurite 500mg/750mcg Tablet SR if I’m pregnant?
Metnurite 500mg/750mcg Tablet SR may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
BreastfeedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Can I take Metnurite 500mg/750mcg Tablet SR if I’m breastfeeding?
Metnurite 500mg/750mcg Tablet SR is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
AlcoholUNSAFE
Is drinking alcohol while taking Metnurite 500mg/750mcg Tablet SR safe?
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Metnurite 500mg/750mcg Tablet SR.
DrivingCAUTION
Can I drive after taking Metnurite 500mg/750mcg Tablet SR?
Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
KidneyCAUTION
Can I take Metnurite 500mg/750mcg Tablet SR if I have/had kidney diseases?
Metnurite 500mg/750mcg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Metnurite 500mg/750mcg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Metnurite 500mg/750mcg Tablet SR is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advisable while you are taking this medicine.
LiverCAUTION
Can I take Metnurite 500mg/750mcg Tablet SR if I have/had liver diseases?
Metnurite 500mg/750mcg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Metnurite 500mg/750mcg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Metnurite 500mg/750mcg Tablet SR 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.
References
[Metformin hydrochloride. Princeton, New Jersey: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company. Accessed 08 Apr. 2019 Available from:](https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2008/020357s031,021202s016lbl.pdf)
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Written By:
Dr Advikka Ridhy
MBBS
RMO, Aster MIMS
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