Metchek 500mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Indoco Remedies Ltd
Salt Composition
Metformin (500mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Metchek 500mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus and Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in women, helping to control blood sugar levels and prevent complications.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Metchek 500mg Tablet is an anti-diabetic medication used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus and Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in women. It helps control blood sugar levels and prevent serious complications of diabetes. It is also used to treat a menstruation-related disorder known as Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in women.
Directions for 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. Metchek 500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How it works
Metchek 500mg 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.
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Metchek 500mg Tablet to control the blood sugar level and reduce the risk of diabetic complications such as heart attacks. 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 Metchek 500mg Tablet may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis. Prolonged use of Metchek 500mg Tablet may lead to vitamin B12 deficiency which may lead to anemia, causing fatigue, pale skin, shortness of breath or headache. Your doctor will monitor your blood sugar levels and kidney functions regularly while you are taking this medication.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Metchek 500mg Tablet do exactly?
Metchek 500mg Tablet is used to treat type 2 diabetes by reducing the increased levels of sugar in the blood. It works by decreasing glucose production from the liver, decreasing absorption of glucose from the intestine after taking food, and improving the sensitivity of the body's organs and muscles towards insulin. This helps improve the uptake of glucose from the blood and enables the body to respond better to the insulin it makes naturally.
Does Metchek 500mg Tablet cause weight loss?
Yes, Metchek 500mg Tablet has been shown to cause weight loss in people who are overweight or obese. However, it is essential to consult your doctor before taking this medicine for weight loss. Do not start taking this medicine for weight loss on your own.
What are the benefits of taking Metchek 500mg Tablet?
Metchek 500mg Tablet is a first-line medicine for patients with high blood sugar levels. It helps control blood sugar levels, promotes the body's response to insulin, decreases sugar production from the liver, and decreases sugar absorption from the intestines. Unlike other oral antidiabetic medicines, Metchek 500mg Tablet rarely causes low blood sugar when taken alone, as it prevents the pancreas from secreting more insulin. Additionally, it helps in controlling weight gain.
Can Metchek 500mg Tablet make you sleepy?
Metchek 500mg Tablet usually does not cause sleepiness and is well tolerated. However, it may rarely cause sleep disorders and insomnia. Sleepiness may be due to a serious side effect called lactic acidosis, which occurs if your kidneys are not working properly. If you feel sleepy or tired while taking Metchek 500mg Tablet, contact your doctor.
How to take Metchek 500mg Tablet?
Take Metchek 500mg Tablet with or after a meal. Do not crush or chew the tablets and swallow them with a glass of water. Follow the dosage instructions provided by your doctor. If you have been prescribed one tablet a day, take it in the morning with breakfast. If you have been prescribed two tablets a day, take one in the morning and one in the evening with dinner. Taking Metchek 500mg Tablet with meals will reduce its digestive problems.
