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Metfotime 1000mg Tablet SR

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Metfotime 1000mg Tablet SR is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. 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.

Written By Dr. Anuj Saini 2, MMST, MBBS,
Reviewed By Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS,
Last updated on 05 Dec 2023 | 06:14 PM (IST)
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General Information

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Product introduction

Metfotime 1000mg Tablet SR is a medicine used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It helps to lower the high blood sugar levels and prevents long-term complications. This drug should be used along with a proper diet and regular exercise for best results. It should be taken with food to avoid the side effects of nausea and upset stomach.

Uses of Metfotime Tablet SR

Benefits of Metfotime Tablet SR

Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Metfotime 1000mg Tablet SR 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.

Side effects of Metfotime Tablet SR

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Metfotime
  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Flatulence

How to use Metfotime Tablet SR

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. Metfotime 1000mg Tablet SR is to be taken with food.

How Metfotime Tablet SR works

Metfotime 1000mg Tablet SR 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 Metfotime 1000mg Tablet SR to control the blood sugar level and reduce the risk of diabetic complications such as heart attacks.
  • Chances of weight gain and low blood sugar are lesser with this medicine as compared to other diabetes medicines.
  • 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 Metfotime 1000mg Tablet SR may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis, which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood.
  • Prolonged use of Metfotime 1000mg Tablet SR 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.
  • Your doctor will monitor your blood sugar levels and kidney functions regularly while you are taking this medication.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Metfotime 1000mg Tablet SR.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Metfotime 1000mg Tablet SR 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.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

CAUTION
Metfotime 1000mg Tablet SR 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.
Driving

Driving

CAUTION
Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney

Kidney

CAUTION
Metfotime 1000mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Metfotime 1000mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Metfotime 1000mg Tablet SR is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver

Liver

UNSAFE
Metfotime 1000mg Tablet SR is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Metfotime with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Moderate

Chlorthalidone Test sha (Oral Route)

If taken in high doses, Chlorthalidone Test sha may increase blood glucose levels thereby reducing antidiabetic effect of Metformin.
Moderate

Hydrochlorothiazide (Oral Route)

If taken in high doses, Hydrochlorothiazide may increase blood glucose levels thereby reducing antidiabetic effect of Metformin.
Moderate

Indapamide (Oral Route)

If taken in high doses, Indapamide may increase blood glucose levels thereby reducing antidiabetic effect of Metformin.
Moderate

Metolazone (Oral Route)

If taken in high doses, Metolazone may increase blood glucose levels thereby reducing antidiabetic effect of Metformin.
Moderate

Nilotinib (Oral Route)

If used together, Nilotinib may interrupt the efficacy of Metformin.

Frequently asked questions

People with type 2 diabetes are not able to respond normally to the insulin made by their bodies. When this happens, the concentration of sugar/glucose increases in the blood. Metfotime 1000mg Tablet SR acts in several ways to reduce the increased levels of sugar in blood. Metfotime 1000mg Tablet SR decreases glucose production from the liver and decreases absorption of glucose from the intestine after taking food while improving the sensitivity of the body organs and muscles towards insulin. This helps improve the uptake of glucose from the blood. It also helps your body to respond better to the insulin it makes naturally.
Yes, Metfotime 1000mg Tablet SR 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. In addition, patients who are sensitive or resistant to insulin may also show weight loss. But, do not start taking this medicine for weight loss on your own. Consult your doctor for the same.
Metfotime 1000mg Tablet SR is one of the first medicines that is given to patients with high blood sugar levels. It helps control blood sugar levels. It promotes the body’s response to the insulin made by the pancreas, decreases the amount of sugar made by the liver and decreases the amount of sugar absorbed by the intestines. Unlike other oral antidiabetic medicines, Metfotime 1000mg Tablet SR when taken alone, rarely causes low blood sugar as it prevents the pancreas from secreting more insulin. In addition to being a great medicine to lower blood sugar levels, it also helps in controlling weight gain.
Metfotime 1000mg Tablet SR usually does not cause sleepiness and is well tolerated. However, the use of Metfotime 1000mg Tablet SR may rarely cause sleep disorders and insomnia. Sleepiness may be due to a very serious side effect called lactic acidosis, which particularly occurs if your kidneys are not working properly. Contact your doctor if you feel sleepy or tired while taking Metfotime 1000mg Tablet SR.
Take Metfotime 1000mg Tablet SR with or after a meal. Do not crush or chew the tablets and swallow it with a glass of water. If your doctor has prescribed one tablet a day, prefer taking it in the morning with breakfast. If you have been prescribed two tablets a day, then take one in the morning and other in the evening with dinner. In case of three doses a day, apart from morning and evening, you can take it with lunch. Taking Metfotime 1000mg Tablet SR with meals will reduce its digestive problems like indigestion, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach ache and loss of appetite.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Biguanides Derivative

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI DIABETIC

Action Class

Biguanides
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