Okamet 500 Tablet

Metformin is known to pass into breast milk, however, the amount is significantly low to cause any side effects. So, this medicine could be taken by breastfeeding mother only if prescribed by her doctor.

Metformin is known to pass into breast milk, however, the amount is significantly low to cause any side effects. So, Okamet Tablet could be taken by breastfeeding mother only if prescribed by her doctor.

Okamet Tablet has no effect on ability to drive. Howevere, if you experience dizziness or decreases blood sugar level after taking this medicine, it is advised to avoid driving.

Alcohol intake should be avoided when taking Okamet Tablet as it increases the risk of lactic acidosis (acid-base imbalance).

Okamet Tablet 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 a diabetic at a later stage insulin production itself becomes very poor and a drug from another group of antidiabetics needs to be added to control high blood sugar.

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.

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.

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.

Okamet Tablet for diabetes or decreasing the sugar level in one's blood is more effective when used in combination with regular exercises and a proper diet.

No, Okamet Tablet does not reduce weight. It neither increases nor decreases the weight. You should continue to exercise and follow a diet while on this medicine.

Yes, Okamet Tablet can be used in conjunction with other antidiabetic medications if prescribed by your doctor. Do not combine with any other diabetes medicines on your own, as this may lead to low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).

Okamet Tablet alone rarely causes low blood sugar, but when used in combination with other antidiabetic medications, it may. Symptoms include sweating, dizziness, confusion, or rapid heartbeat. Treat promptly with sugar and inform your doctor.