Okamet 500mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Cipla Ltd
Salt Composition
Metformin (500mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Okamet 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 serious complications.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Okamet 500mg Tablet is an anti-diabetic medication (biguanide) used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus and Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in women. It helps control blood sugar levels and thus 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. Okamet 500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Safety Information
Side Effects
No common side effects listed.
Alcohol Warning
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Okamet 500mg Tablet.
Breastfeeding Warning
Okamet 500mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Pregnancy Warning
Okamet 500mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Interacting Medicines
Ketotifen Amiloride Beclometasone Betamethasone
How it works
Okamet 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 Okamet 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 Okamet 500mg Tablet may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the mechanism of action of Okamet 500mg Tablet?
Okamet 500mg Tablet acts in several ways to reduce increased levels of sugar in blood. It decreases glucose production from the liver, decreases absorption of glucose from the intestine after taking food, and improves the sensitivity of body organs and muscles towards insulin, helping improve glucose uptake from the blood.
Does Okamet 500mg Tablet cause weight loss?
Yes, Okamet 500mg Tablet has been shown to cause weight loss in people who are overweight or obese. It may also cause a modest loss in weight in those overweight and obese individuals who are at risk for diabetes.
What are the benefits of taking Okamet 500mg Tablet?
Okamet 500mg Tablet helps control blood sugar levels, promotes the body's response to insulin made by the pancreas, decreases sugar made by the liver, and decreases sugar absorbed by the intestines. It also helps in controlling weight gain.
Can Okamet 500mg Tablet make you sleepy?
Okamet 500mg Tablet usually does not cause sleepiness but may rarely cause sleep disorders and insomnia due to a serious side effect called lactic acidosis, especially if kidneys are not working properly.
How to take Okamet 500mg Tablet?
Take Okamet 500mg Tablet with or after a meal. Do not crush or chew the tablets and swallow it with a glass of water. Follow your doctor's prescription for dosage timing (morning, evening, or lunch). Taking it with meals may reduce digestive problems.
