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Metacure 850 IPR Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TABLETS
Metacure 850 IPR Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TABLETS
Metacure 850 IPR Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TABLETS
Metacure 850 IPR Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TABLETS
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Synonym :

METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE

Composition :

METFORMIN-850MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Medicure Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About METACURE IPR 850MG TABLET

METACURE IPR 850MG TABLET used to treat type 2 diabetes when diet and exercise alone have not been enough to control the blood glucose levels. Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how the body processes glucose.

METACURE IPR 850MG TABLET contains Metformin, which works by decreasing the amount of glucose absorbed from the food and the amount of glucose made by the liver. It also increases the body's response to insulin, a natural substance that controls the amount of glucose in the blood. Thereby, METACURE IPR 850MG TABLET helps control the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood.

In some cases, METACURE IPR 850MG TABLET may cause side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, and loss of appetite. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and resolve gradually over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, consult the doctor.

Do not take METACURE IPR 850MG TABLET if you are allergic to any of its components. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. METACURE IPR 850MG TABLET is safe for use in children above 10 years if prescribed by the doctor. Keep the doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any side effects/interactions.

Uses of METACURE IPR 850MG TABLET

METACURE IPR 850MG TABLET is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. The detailed uses of METACURE IPR 850MG TABLET are as follows:
• Type 2 Diabetes Management: METACURE IPR 850MG TABLET helps to control blood sugar levels by decreasing glucose production in the liver, improving insulin sensitivity, and enhancing glucose uptake by muscles.

Directions for Use

  • Take METACURE IPR 850MG TABLET just after a meal or with a snack.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
  • Swallow METACURE IPR 850MG TABLET as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, break, or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

  • METACURE IPR 850MG TABLET belongs to a group of anti-diabetic medicines called biguanides, which help manage diabetes and achieve good control of blood sugar levels by delaying the absorption of sugar and increasing insulin sensitivity in the body.
  • It does not cause a sudden lowering of the blood glucose level or cause significant hypoglycaemia.
  • Unlike other anti-diabetic therapies like sulfonylureas or insulin, METACURE IPR 850MG TABLET does not cause weight gain but may cause modest weight loss.
  • In the prediabetic condition, METACURE IPR 850MG TABLET is the only recommended treatment available.
  • METACURE IPR 850MG TABLET also helps to prevent serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage (diabetic nephropathy), blindness (diabetic retinopathy), loss of sensation in your hands and feet (diabetic neuropathy) or even loss of a foot.
  • It also helps to reduce your chances of having a heart attack or stroke.

How METACURE IPR 850MG TABLET Works

METACURE IPR 850MG TABLET contains Metformin, which works by decreasing the amount of glucose absorbed from the food and the amount of glucose made by the liver. It also increases the body's response to insulin, a natural substance that controls the amount of glucose in the blood. Thereby, METACURE IPR 850MG TABLET helps control the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Metacure 850 IPR Tablet
Managing Low Blood Pressure Triggered by Medication: Expert Advice:
  • If you experience low blood pressure symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting while taking medication, seek immediate medical attention.
  • Make lifestyle modifications and adjust your medication regimen under medical guidance to manage low blood pressure.
  • As your doctor advises, regularly check your blood pressure at home. Record your readings to detect any changes and share them with your doctor.
  • Fluid intake plays a vital role in managing blood pressure by maintaining blood volume, regulating blood pressure, and supporting blood vessel function. Drinking enough fluids helps prevent dehydration, maintain electrolyte balance, and regulate fluid balance.
  • Take regular breaks to sit or lie down if you need to stand for long periods.
  • When lying down, elevate your head with extra pillows to help improve blood flow.
  • Avoid heavy exercise or strenuous activities that can worsen low blood pressure.
  • Wear compression socks as your doctor advises to enhance blood flow, reduce oedema, and control blood pressure.
  • If symptoms persist or worsen, or if you have concerns about your condition, seek medical attention for personalized guidance and care.
  • Exercising regularly helps lower the risk of heart problems.
  • Maintain a healthy diet, including vegetables and fruits.
  • Rest well; get enough sleep.
  • Manage stress with yoga and meditation.
  • Limit alcohol and smoking.
  • Rest well; get enough sleep.
  • Eat a balanced diet and drink enough water.
  • Manage stress with yoga and meditation.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine.
  • Physical activities like walking or jogging might help boost energy and make you feel less tired.
Here are the seven steps to manage medication-triggered Dyspnea (Difficulty Breathing or Shortness of Breath):
  • Tell your doctor immediately if you experience shortness of breath after taking medication.
  • Your doctor may adjust the medication regimen or dosage or give alternative medical procedures to minimize the symptoms of shortness of breath.
  • Monitor your oxygen levels and breathing rate regularly to track changes and potential side effects.
  • For controlling stress and anxiety, try relaxation techniques like deep breathing exercises, meditation, or yoga.
  • Make lifestyle changes, such as quitting smoking, exercising regularly, and maintaining a healthy weight.
  • Seek emergency medical attention if you experience severe shortness of breath, chest pain, or difficulty speaking.
  • Follow up regularly with your doctor to monitor progress, adjust treatment plans, and address any concerns or questions.
  • Eat potassium-rich foods like avocados, bananas, spinach, and potatoes.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water.
  • Exercise regularly and maintain healthy weight.
  • Manage stress.
  • Prioritize 7-9 hours of sleep each night to help your body and mind recharge.
  • Avoid smoking and limit intake of caffeine.
  • Practice stress-reducing activities like meditation, yoga, or deep breathing to help calm your mind and body.
  • Avoid stimulants and illegal drugs.
  • Call your doctor if it worsens.
  • Always wear loose-fitting clothes which are suitable for your activity.
  • Include the diet containing fruits like watermelon, grapes, bananas and green leafy vegetables.
  • Drink plenty of water stay hydrated.
  • Avoid moving more and staying in hot sun.
  • Reducing the amount of time you spend outside and indoors in the cold.
  • keeping your hands warm by donning mittens, gloves, or other protective clothing.
  • Observing a skincare regimen that safeguards your fingers and hands.
  • To improve circulation, give your hands and feet a little massage.

What if I have taken an overdose of METACURE IPR 850MG TABLET

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of METACURE IPR 850MG TABLET as it may cause overdose leading to lactic acidosis (too much lactic acid in the body). The symptoms include stomach pain with muscle cramps, vomiting, reduced body temperature, difficulty in breathing, and a general feeling of not being well with severe tiredness. If you suspect you have taken an overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately, as lactic acidosis may lead to coma.

Drug Warnings

  • Do not take METACURE IPR 850MG TABLET if you are allergic to any of its components or if you have severe kidney disease, diabetic ketoacidosis, or metabolic acidosis.
  • Inform your doctor if you have dehydration, infections, liver or kidney problems, uncontrolled diabetes, heart problems, or low levels of vitamin B12.
  • Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
  • Seek medical attention if you experience symptoms of lactic acidosis (vomiting, abdominal pain, muscle cramps, severe tiredness, difficulty breathing, and reduced body temperature and heartbeat) or dehydration (severe vomiting, diarrhoea, exposure to heat, fever or if you drink less fluid than normal).

Drug-Drug Interactions

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MetoprololClonidine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Metacure 850 IPR Tablet:
Co-administration of Clonidine and Metacure 850 IPR Tablet may lower blood pressure and slow the heart rate.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Clonidine and Metacure 850 IPR Tablet, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience headaches, slow heartbeat, dizziness, or feeling like you might pass out, contact your doctor. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
MetoprololAminophylline
Severe
How does the drug interact with Metacure 850 IPR Tablet:
Coadministration of Aminophylline with Metacure 850 IPR Tablet together can make Metacure 850 IPR Tablet less effective and increase the effects of aminophylline.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Aminophylline with Metacure 850 IPR Tablet may lead to an interaction, it can be taken only if a doctor has advised it. If you experience nausea, vomiting, sleeplessness, restlessness, irregular heartbeats, or difficulty in breathing, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MetoprololSaquinavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Metacure 850 IPR Tablet:
Using Metacure 850 IPR Tablet and Saquinavir can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possible interaction between Metacure 850 IPR Tablet and Saquinavir, but they can be taken together if your doctor has prescribed them. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, slow pulse, or irregular heartbeat. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MetoprololTizanidine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Metacure 850 IPR Tablet:
Coadministration of Metacure 850 IPR Tablet and Tizanidine may reduce the efficiency of Metacure 850 IPR Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Metacure 850 IPR Tablet and Tizanidine together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience blurry vision, confusion, dizziness, fainting, lightheadedness, nausea or vomiting, contact your doctor immediately. do not discontinue any medications without talking to your doctor.
MetoprololVerapamil
Severe
How does the drug interact with Metacure 850 IPR Tablet:
Coadministration of Metacure 850 IPR Tablet with Verapamil may lead to increased side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there may be an interaction, Metacure 850 IPR Tablet can be taken with Verapamil if prescribed by the doctor. Consult a prescriber if you experience fatigue, headache, fainting, swelling of the extremities, weight gain, shortness of breath, chest pain, increased or decreased heartbeat, or irregular heartbeat. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
MetoprololAtazanavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Metacure 850 IPR Tablet:
Use of Metacure 850 IPR Tablet with Atazanavir may increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there may be an interaction between Metacure 850 IPR Tablet and Atazanavir, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the doctor if you experience dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or irregular heartbeat, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MetoprololDiltiazem
Severe
How does the drug interact with Metacure 850 IPR Tablet:
Coadministration of Metacure 850 IPR Tablet with Diltiazem can increase the side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Metacure 850 IPR Tablet and Diltiazem, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience fatigue, headache, fainting, swelling of the extremities, weight gain, shortness of breath, chest pain, increased or decreased heartbeat, or irregular heartbeat. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MetoprololAcebutolol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Metacure 850 IPR Tablet:
Coadministration of Acebutolol with Metacure 850 IPR Tablet can cause abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Metacure 850 IPR Tablet and Acebutolol together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience blurry vision, confusion, dizziness, fainting, lightheadedness, nausea or vomiting, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MetoprololDisopyramide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Metacure 850 IPR Tablet:
Combine use of Metacure 850 IPR Tablet with Disopyramide may increase the effectiveness of Disopyramide.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there may be an interaction, Metacure 850 IPR Tablet can be taken with Disopyramide if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the doctor if you experience any symptoms such as dizziness, palpitations, fainting, slow or fast pulse, or irregular heartbeats. Do not discontinue any medication without a doctor's advice.
MetoprololElvitegravir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Metacure 850 IPR Tablet:
Taking elvitegravir may increase the metabolism of Metacure 850 IPR Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there may be an interaction, Metacure 850 IPR Tablet can be taken with Elvitegravir if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the doctor if you experience dizziness, palpitations, fainting, slow or fast pulse, or irregular heartbeats. Do not discontinue any medications without talking to your doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Invest at least 150 minutes of your week in moderate-intensity physical activity or one hour and 15 minutes of high-intensity exercise every week.
  • Losing weight gradually to achieve a healthy body mass index (18.5 to 24.9).
  • Replacing refined carbohydrate-containing foods with whole grain foods and increasing intake of fruits and veggies and other fibre-enriched foods. 
  • Reduce intake of saturated fat (or hidden fats) in food like chips, crisps, pastries, biscuits, and samosas. Choose omega-3 fatty acid-containing oils for daily cooking. For frying, you can use palm oil, mustard oil, groundnut oil, rice bran oil, and safflower oil. 
  • Avoid taking too much stress as it may elevate your blood sugar level. You can adopt stress management techniques like mindfulness to control stress-related blood sugar changes or meditation or yoga.
  • Opt for low-fat dairy products (low-fat yoghurt, fat-free milk, cheese, etc.).
  • Keep your blood pressure as normal (140/90) as possible, as it reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases in diabetes patients.
  • Try to quit smoking and reduce your intake of carbohydrate-rich foods like potatoes, rice, mangoes, bread, sugar, etc.

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ANTIDIABETICS

METACURE IPR 850MG TABLET Substitute

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Alcohol

Unsafe

It is advisable not to consume alcohol along with METACURE IPR 850MG TABLET to avoid unpleasant side effects like lactic acidosis.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Consult the doctor if you are pregnant. This medicine should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

METACURE IPR 850MG TABLET is not recommended if you are breastfeeding or if you are planning to breastfeed your baby.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

METACURE IPR 850MG TABLET may not affect your ability to drive. However, drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.

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Liver

Caution

METACURE IPR 850MG TABLET to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

METACURE IPR 850MG TABLET to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor depending on your renal function. METACURE IPR 850MG TABLET is not recommended in severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is therefore important if you're taking METACURE IPR 850MG TABLET.

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Children

Caution

METACURE IPR 850MG TABLET is not recommended for children below 10 years of age. For children above 10 years, the dose will be recommended by the doctor.

Have a query?

FAQs

METACURE IPR 850MG TABLET is used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus.

METACURE IPR 850MG TABLET lowers blood glucose levels by decreasing the amount of glucose absorbed from the food and the amount of glucose made by the liver.

METACURE IPR 850MG TABLET is associated with either modest weight loss or stable body weight. However, if you experience excessive weight loss while on treatment with METACURE IPR 850MG TABLET, inform your doctor without any delay. There is a possibility that your dosage needs to be adjusted.

Yes. If you are taking Insulin regularly, you need to consult a doctor before taking METACURE IPR 850MG TABLET.

Try to take your medicine at the scheduled time, and do not skip your doses. If you forget to take METACURE IPR 850MG TABLET, do not take a double dose to make up for your forgotten dose. Taking an overdose might cause your sugar level to fall rapidly. Try to take the next dose at the usual time.

Do not take excessive alcohol while taking METACURE IPR 850MG TABLET, as this may increase the risk of a life-threatening condition called lactic acidosis (too much lactic acid in the body), which causes symptoms like dizziness, drowsiness, muscle pain, fast, shallow breathing, etc.

Contact your doctor before having an X-ray or scan which involves the injection of contrast materials that contain iodine into your bloodstream, as it may affect your kidney function.

Your doctor will decide when you must stop and when to restart your treatment with METACURE IPR 850MG TABLET before and after the surgery.

No. METACURE IPR 850MG TABLET is only prescribed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, also called non-insulin-dependent diabetes. It is not indicated for type 1 diabetes.

METACURE IPR 850MG TABLET should be swallowed as a whole with water. Taking it with or after a meal helps prevent side effects affecting digestion.

METACURE IPR 850MG TABLET helps to lower your blood glucose to as normal a level as possible. It increases your body's response to insulin and decreases the amount of glucose absorbed from your food and the amount of glucose made by your liver.

METACURE IPR 850MG TABLET may not make you sleepy. Consult the doctor if you experience sleepiness, as it could be a sign of ketoacidosis.

Symptoms of lactic acidosis include abdominal pain, vomiting, muscle cramps, difficulty breathing, reduced body temperature and heartbeat, and severe tiredness. Consult the doctor if you experience these symptoms.

METACURE IPR 850MG TABLET can be used during pregnancy only if prescribed by the doctor. Please consult the doctor if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or think you may be pregnant.

METACURE IPR 850MG TABLET may cause side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, and loss of appetite. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and resolve gradually overtime. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, consult the doctor.

Store METACURE IPR 850MG TABLET at room temperature, in a dry place. Keep it out of sight and reach of children.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

1 1 528 Ground Floor, Mohan Nagar Kothapet, Saroornagar Mandal R R Dist, Hyderabad, Hyderabad, Telangana,9866432144, 500035
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  2. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2017/020357s037s039,021202s021s023lbl.pdf
  3. https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a696005.html
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