Hicxamet SR 1000 Tablet
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Hicxica Formulations Pvt Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Metformin (1000mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Chemical Class | Biguanides Derivative |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | ANTI DIABETIC |
Action Class | Biguanides |
User Rating | 4.4 |
User Reviews | 732 |
FAQ
Hicxamet SR 1000 Tablet Reviews
Hicxamet SR 1000 is best taken with food to avoid nausea and abdominal pain. You should take it regularly, at the same time each day, to get the most benefit. You should not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor recommends it. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes. Therefore, it is important to stay on the diet and exercise program recommended by your doctor while taking this medicine.
The most common side effects of this medicine include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, flatulence, weakness, indigestion, abdominal discomfort, headache, and loss of appetite. Some people may develop hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when this medicine is taken along with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol, or upon skipping a meal. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly while taking it.
Before taking this medicine, 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.
How Hicxamet SR 1000 Tablet Works
How to Use Hicxamet SR 1000 Tablet
Benefits of Hicxamet SR 1000 Tablet
- In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus: Hicxamet SR 1000 belongs to a class of medicines called biguanides. 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. 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.
Uses of Hicxamet SR 1000 Tablet
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
- Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Hicxamet SR 1000 Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- Prolonged use of Hicxamet SR 1000 may lead to vitamin B12 deficiency which may lead to anemia, causing fatigue, pale skin, shortness of breath or headache. Notify your doctor if you experience any of these as you may require supplements.
- You have been prescribed Hicxamet SR 1000 to control the blood sugar level and reduce the risk of diabetic complications such as heart attacks.
- Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any deep or rapid breathing, persistent nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain as Hicxamet SR 1000 may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis, which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood.
- 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.
- Your doctor will monitor your blood sugar levels and kidney functions regularly while you are taking this medication.
- Chances of weight gain and low blood sugar are lesser with this medicine as compared to other diabetes medicines.
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