Manufacturer: Bayer Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition : Metformin(500mg)
Baymet 500 MG Tablet helps in insulin production, which in turn reduces the excess blood sugar levels in your body. It also helps in minimizing the risk of diabetes-associated complications such as blindness, kidney damage, stroke (decreased blood flow to your brain), and heart attack. Regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is necessary while taking this tablet.
The centre of metformin's mechanism of action is the alteration of the energy metabolism of the cell. Metformin exerts its prevailing, glucose-lowering effect by inhibiting hepatic gluconeogenesis and opposing the action of glucagon.
Metformin is rapidly distributed following absorption and does not bind to plasma proteins. No metabolites or conjugates of metformin have been identified. The absence of liver metabolism clearly differentiates the pharmacokinetics of metformin from that of other biguanides, such as phenformin.
Nausea
Vomiting
Mild diarrhoea
Stomach pain
Altered taste sensations
Loss of appetite
Vitamin B12 deficiency (low level of vitamin B12 in blood)
Skin rash, redness, itching
Lactic acidosis (too much acid in the body)
Abnormal liver function tests and hepatitis
Renal dysfunction.
Congestive cardiac failure needing drug treatment.
Hypersensitivity to metformin.
Acute or chronic metabolic acidosis.
Impaired hepatic function.
In general, in pregnancy-related diabetes, insulin is preferred over any oral blood-glucose-lowering medicines. Your doctor will mostly not prescribe this medicine to you in pregnancy. Do not use in pregnancy without a doctor’s advice.
Avoid excessive intake of alcohol while taking Baymet 500mg Tab. Alcohol lowers blood sugar which can be dangerous and also increases the risk of a serious condition called lactic acidosis.
It is known to pass into mother’s milk. So it should be not taken in breastfeeding without doctor's advice.
Metformin also has several non-FDA-approved indications, including gestational diabetes, management of antipsychotic-induced weight gain, type 2 diabetes prevention, and the treatment and prevention of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Currently, metformin is the only ADA-recommended antidiabetic for pre-diabetes.
Iodinated contrast (used in imaging tests) Certain anticancer drugs (specifically vandetanib and drugs that fall under the class called tyrosine kinase inhibitors) Some antimicrobial drugs (such as cephalexin and rifampin) Alcohol (but only in excessive amounts)
Do not chew, crush or break it. Baymet 500 MG Tablet may be taken with or without food
Store below 30°C
Try not to skip a dose of Baymet 500 MG Tablet. In case a dose is skipped, do not add it up to the next dose.
Reach the nearest emergency medical department immediately or contact your doctor in case of an overdose.
Baymet 500 MG Tablet may cause side effects like headache, nausea, diarrhoea, stomach pain, reduced blood sugar levels, weight gain, etc. Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to it. Alcohol intake can also cause reduced blood sugar levels. You may feel tired or uneasy during the treatment at the initial stages, hence avoid driving vehicles or operating machines.
Baymet 500 MG Tablet can be taken with food for better absorption. For the ease of remembering, take this tablet around the same time every day. Avoid taking Baymet 500 MG Tablet for a long period unless prescribed by your physician as it may cause severe side effects. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before using this medicine.
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. Baymet 500 MG Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q: Is taking Metformin alone sufficient for diabetes?
A: Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program. Single drug therapy with metformin can be given in pre-diabetes or at the onset of diabetes. In diabetic at a later stage insulin production itself becomes very poor and a drug from other group of antidiabetics needs to be added to control high blood sugar.
Q: What should I tell the healthcare provider before I start treatment with metformin?
You must get screened for baseline Vitamin B12 levels, kidney and liver profile. Other factors like weight, body mass index (BMI), baseline blood sugar levels before starting the treatment should be noted
You must share all the relevant medical and surgical history, your past and ongoing medicines etc. with your doctor
Q: What kind of food should I include in my diet?
A diet should be high in fibre, low in fat with adequate protein, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals
Diet should include boiled, steamed, or baked food
Ensure moderate use of edible oils (groundnut oil, olive oil)
Maintain the regular meal timings and try to have 2-3 healthy snacks between meals like soups and salads
Q: What should I avoid doing, being a diabetic patient?
Do not shop when you are hungry. You could be tempted to buy oil and fried food
Avoid cream soups, carrot juice, deep fried vegetables, vegetable curries with excess oil
Avoid white bread, potato, noodles, corn flakes, biryani, naan, fried rice etc
Avoid cheese, milkshakes, ice creams
Try to avoid pork, beef, soft drinks, sugarcane juice, sweetened health drinks and beverages
