Avimet 500mg Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is avimet 500mg tablet used for?
Avimet 500mg Tablet contains Metformin, a first-line medication for type 2 diabetes. It works by decreasing glucose production in the liver, improving insulin sensitivity, and reducing intestinal glucose absorption. It helps control blood sugar levels and is often used with diet and exercise.
- Generic Name: Metformin
- Manufacturer: Avinash Health Products Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ avimet 500mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Type 2 diabetes mellitus, polycystic ovary syndrome (off-label), prevention of diabetes in prediabetes.
Off-label uses: Polycystic ovary syndrome, Gestational diabetes, Weight management in antipsychotic-induced weight gain
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Metformin |
| Brand Name | Ali M 500mg Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Avinash Health Products Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI DIABETIC |
| Action Class | Biguanides |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF); protect from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Decreases hepatic glucose production, decreases intestinal absorption of glucose, and improves insulin sensitivity by increasing peripheral glucose uptake and utilization.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take avimet 500mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of avimet 500mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal discomfort
- Metallic taste
- Loss of appetite
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Lactic acidosis
- Vitamin B12 deficiency
- Hypoglycemia (when combined with other agents)
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Hepatitis
- Pancreatitis
- Cutaneous reactions
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Insulin | Major | Increased risk of hypoglycemia |
| Furosemide | Moderate | Increased metformin concentration |
| Cimetidine | Moderate | Reduced metformin elimination |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Iodinated contrast media
- Alcohol intoxication
โก Moderate Interactions
- Cimetidine
- Furosemide
- Nifedipine
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Digoxin
- Warfarin
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Alcohol, High-fat meals may reduce absorption
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Increased risk of lactic acidosis
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Renal impairment (eGFR <30 mL/min), acute or chronic metabolic acidosis, hypersensitivity, severe hepatic impairment, acute heart failure, recent myocardial infarction, sepsis.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Blood glucose, HbA1c, renal function (eGFR), vitamin B12 levels annually.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk; caution advised.
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; hemodialysis may remove metformin.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless near next dose; do not double dose.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.