Pregnancy Interaction

• Be careful when using during pregnancy
• Women with gestational diabetes may be given metformin under strict medical monitoring.
• Talk to your doctor before using it while pregnant.
• Breastfeeding: Usually safe, but keep an eye on the baby for low blood sugar or stomach problems.

 Uses / Indications 

• How to treat type 2 diabetic mellitus
• Helps keep blood sugar levels in check when diet and exercise aren't enough
• Dealing with insulin resistance (in prediabetes or PCOS)
• Can be used alone or with other diabetes treatments.
• Helps prevent long-term complications of diabetes (kidney, nerve, and eye damage)

How It Works

• K Met is a biguanide class medication that contains metformin.
• Lowers the amount of glucose produced by the liver.
• Makes the body more sensitive to insulin, which helps it use glucose better.
• Helps reduce blood sugar levels before and after meals without causing serious hypoglycemia.

How to Use

• Follow your doctor's instructions exactly when you take K Met 1000 mg SR.
• Usually taken once a day with dinner to lessen stomach problems.
• Swallow the tablet whole; do not crush or chew.
• Take at the same time each day for consistent blood sugar control.
• Don't stop taking the medicine all at once without talking to your doctor.

 Side Effects

• Feeling sick
• Throwing up
• Diarrhea
• Upset stomach
• A slight metallic taste in the mouth
• Side Effects That Are Rare but Serious:
• Lactic acidosis (extremely rare but serious; symptoms include tiredness, muscle soreness, trouble breathing, and unusual lethargy)
• Vitamin B12 deficiency with long-term use
• Seek immediate medical attention if serious side effects occur.

 Medicine Interactions

• Other diabetes treatments, like insulin, sulfonylureas, and DPP-4 inhibitors
• Iodinated contrast dyes used in CT scans may need to be stopped for a short time.
• Alcohol (may increase risk of lactic acidosis)
• Certain antihypertensives and diuretics
• ➡️ Always tell your doctor about all the drugs and supplements you are taking.

 Expert Advice

• Monitor blood sugar levels regularly.
• Keep up a healthy diet and workout program.
• It is a good idea to have kidney function tests done every so often, especially in older people.
• Tell your doctor if you have:
• Problems with the liver or kidneys
• Heart disease
• Not enough water
• Don't drink too much booze.

Faq For Medicine

Q1. Is it possible for K Met 1000 mg SR to lower blood sugar?
Metformin by itself doesn't usually induce low blood sugar, but it can happen when it is taken with other diabetes medications.

Q2. Is it okay for me to take K Met 1000 mg SR in the morning?
It is normally suggested to take it with dinner to lessen stomach problems. Do what your doctor says.

Q3. Is it safe to take K Met for a long time?
Yes, but only with a doctor's supervision and regular checks of kidney function and vitamin B12 levels.

Q4. Is K Met safe for those who are overweight?
Yes, it might help those with type 2 diabetes keep their weight in check.

Q5. Is it safe for pregnant women to take K Met?
Only with strong medical monitoring, usually for gestational diabetes.