Obemet 850 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 6.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 300.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 60.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Metformin hydrochloride |
| Company | Euro pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Title and Category
- Obemet Tablet
- Medicine
- Pharmaceutical Product
- Diabetes Management
- Antidiabetic Drug
- Oral Medication
Dimensions
- N/A
Weight
- N/A
Color Options
- N/A
Dosage Forms
- Immediate-Release Tablet
- Extended-Release Tablet
Dosage Strengths
- 500 mg
- 850 mg
- 1000 mg
Administration
- Oral
Indications
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Adults
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Children (10 years and above)
- Monotherapy
- Combination Therapy with Other Antidiabetic Agents
- Combination Therapy with Insulin
Pharmacological Action
- Antihyperglycemic
- Lowering Basal and Postprandial Plasma Glucose
- Decreasing Hepatic Glucose Production
- Improving Insulin Sensitivity
- Decreasing Intestinal Absorption of Glucose
Interactions
- Furosemide
- Nifedipine
- Cationic Drugs
- Cimetidine
- Thiazides and Other Diuretics
- Corticosteroids
- Phenothiazines
- Thyroid Products
- Estrogens
- Oral Contraceptives
- Phenytoin
- Nicotinic Acid
- Sympathomimetics
- Calcium Channel Blocking Drugs
- Isoniazid
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to the Active Substance or Excipients
- Acute Metabolic Acidosis
- Severe Renal Failure
- Acute Conditions Altering Renal Function
- Conditions Causing Tissue Hypoxia
- Hepatic Insufciency
- Acute Alcohol Intoxication
- Alcoholism
Side Effects
- Hemolytic Anemia
- Lactic Acidosis
- Decreased Vitamin B12 Absorption
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Taste Disturbance
- Encephalopathy
- Gastrointestinal Disorders (Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Abdominal Pain, Loss of Appetite)
- Liver Function Test Abnormalities
- Hepatitis
- Skin Reactions (Erythema, Pruritus, Urticaria)
Pregnancy and Lactation
- Uncontrolled Diabetes during Pregnancy
- Use of Insulin during Pregnancy
- Excretion into Human Breast Milk
- Breastfeeding Caution
Precautions and Warnings
- Renal Function Monitoring
- Vitamin B12 Level Monitoring
- Risk of Hypoglycemia
- Hypoglycemia with Insulin or Insulin Secretagogue
- Discontinuation before Surgery
- Caution in Dehydration, Infections, Trauma
- Annual Vitamin B12 Level Estimation
- Interaction with Cimetidine
- Interaction with Anticoagulants
Use in Special Populations
- Elderly
- Pediatric Population
- Renal Function Evaluation
Overdose Effects
- Lactic Acidosis
- Hypoglycemia
- Medical Emergency
- Hemodialysis
Therapeutic Class
- Biguanides
Storage Conditions
- Below 30°C Temperature
- Protected from Light and Moisture
- Keep Out of Reach of Children