FIBMET 160MG/500MG TABLET
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Product introduction
FIBMET 160MG/500MG TABLET is a combination of two medicines used in the treatment of diabetes with high cholesterol. It not only provides better control of blood sugar levels but also reduces the level of bad cholesterol (LDL).
It is best to take FIBMET 160MG/500MG TABLET along with food. For better results, it is suggested to take it at the same time every day. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. Lifestyle changes like low-fat diet, exercise and not smoking may help this medicine to work better.
Nausea, taste change, diarrhea, and stomach pain are some common side effects of this medicine. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have any liver or kidney disease. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
It is best to take FIBMET 160MG/500MG TABLET along with food. For better results, it is suggested to take it at the same time every day. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. Lifestyle changes like low-fat diet, exercise and not smoking may help this medicine to work better.
Nausea, taste change, diarrhea, and stomach pain are some common side effects of this medicine. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have any liver or kidney disease. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
Uses of Fibmet Tablet
Benefits of Fibmet Tablet
In Diabetes with high cholesterol
FIBMET 160MG/500MG TABLET helps control diabetes along with high cholesterol. It contains anti-diabetic medicines that help to control high blood glucose (sugar) levels. It helps get rid of extra glucose from your body through urine. Additionally, it also contains Atorvastatin, a medicine that works by reducing the amount of “bad” cholesterol (LDL) and raising the amount of “good” cholesterol (HDL) in your blood. High levels of cholesterol can cause your blood vessels to narrow (atherosclerosis). Lowering the amount of cholesterol reduces the chances of heart diseases and helps you remain healthier for longer.
Managing blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control the level you will reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life.
Managing blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control the level you will reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life.
Side effects of Fibmet Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Fibmet
- Nausea
- Taste change
- Flatulence
- Diarrhea
- Stomach pain
- Muscle pain
How to use Fibmet Tablet
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. FIBMET 160MG/500MG TABLET is to be taken with food.
How Fibmet Tablet works
FIBMET 160MG/500MG TABLET is a combination of two medicines:.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with FIBMET 160MG/500MG TABLET.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
FIBMET 160MG/500MG TABLET may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
FIBMET 160MG/500MG TABLET is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
CAUTION
Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
FIBMET 160MG/500MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of FIBMET 160MG/500MG TABLET may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of FIBMET 160MG/500MG TABLET is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advisable while you are taking this medicine.
Use of FIBMET 160MG/500MG TABLET is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advisable while you are taking this medicine.
Liver
CAUTION
FIBMET 160MG/500MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of FIBMET 160MG/500MG TABLET may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
FIBMET 160MG/500MG TABLET is generally started with low dose in patients with mild to moderate liver disease and its use is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
FIBMET 160MG/500MG TABLET is generally started with low dose in patients with mild to moderate liver disease and its use is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Fibmet Tablet?
If you miss a dose of FIBMET 160MG/500MG TABLET, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- FIBMET 160MG/500MG TABLET is prescribed for the treatment of diabetes in patients with high cholesterol levels.
- Take FIBMET 160MG/500MG TABLET just after a meal or with a snack to avoid stomach problems.
- Inform your doctor immediately if you experience any deep or rapid breathing, persistent nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain. This is because FIBMET 160MG/500MG TABLET may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis, which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood.
- Your doctor will monitor your blood sugar levels regularly while you are taking this medication.
- Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) may occur when taken along with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol, or by delaying/skipping a meal. Check your blood sugar levels and have a snack/sugar source for immediate relief.
- If you get unusually thirsty, pass urine more frequently, and feel tired, you should let your doctor know. These are signs that there is too much sugar in your blood and your dose may need adjusting.
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Therapeutic Class
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Country of origin: India
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