ali m 500mg tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
💊 What is ali m 500mg tablet used for?
Metformin
Mefro Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Allopathy
Category A
🇮🇳 ali m 500mg tablet के बारे में संक्षिप्त जानकारी
ali m 500mg tablet का उपयोग मुख्य रूप से anti diabetic और उससे जुड़ी समस्याओं के इलाज के लिए किया जाता है। इस दवा में मुख्य सामग्री के रूप में Metformin (500mg) मौजूद है।
📋 Complete Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Metformin |
|---|---|
| Brand Name | Ali M 500mg Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Mefro Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI DIABETIC |
| Action Class | Biguanides |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F); protect from light and moisture. |
🔬 Pharmacology
Pharmacokinetics
Mechanism of Action
Decreases hepatic glucose production, decreases intestinal absorption of glucose, and improves insulin sensitivity by increasing peripheral glucose uptake and utilization.
Step-by-Step Mechanism
💡 How to take ali m 500mg tablet
- ✅ Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
- ✅ Do not exceed the recommended dose.
- ✅ Complete the full course of medication.
- ✅ Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F); protect from light and moisture.
⚠️ Side Effects of ali m 500mg tablet
✅ Common Side Effects
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal discomfort
- Metallic taste
- Loss of appetite
🚨 Serious Side Effects
- Lactic acidosis
- Vitamin B12 deficiency
- Hypoglycemia (when combined with other agents)
⚠️ Rare Side Effects
- Hepatitis
- Pancreatitis
- Cutaneous reactions
🔬 Drug Interactions
| ⚠️ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Iodinated contrast media | Major | Increased risk of lactic acidosis; discontinue metformin before procedure. |
| Alcohol | Major | Increased risk of lactic acidosis. |
| Cimetidine | Moderate | Reduced renal elimination of metformin. |
| Furosemide | Moderate | Increased metformin plasma concentration. |
| Nifedipine | Moderate | Increased metformin absorption. |
| Digoxin | Minor | Slight increase in digoxin levels. |
| Warfarin | Minor | Slight decrease in INR. |
🚨 Major Interactions
- Iodinated contrast media
- Alcohol intoxication
⚡ Moderate Interactions
- Cimetidine
- Furosemide
- Nifedipine
🍽️ Food Interactions
Alcohol, High-fat meals may reduce absorption
🍷 Alcohol Interaction
Increased risk of lactic acidosis
🛡️ Safety & Warnings
🚫 Contraindications
Renal impairment (eGFR <30 mL/min), acute or chronic metabolic acidosis, hypersensitivity, severe hepatic impairment, acute heart failure, recent myocardial infarction, sepsis.
📊 Monitoring Parameters
Blood glucose, HbA1c, renal function (eGFR), vitamin B12 levels annually.
🤱 Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk; caution advised.
💊 Overdose
Supportive care; hemodialysis may remove metformin.
⏰ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless near next dose; do not double dose.