Grafmet 500mg Injection

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Grafmet Injection during pregnancy?

Grafmet Injection should not be given to pregnant women unless it is considered necessary by the doctor.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Grafmet Injection while breastfeeding?

Grafmet Injection passes into the breastmilk in small amounts. Thus, the use of this medicine is not recommended in breastfeeding mothers unless prescribed by a physician.

Driving

Can I drive if I have taken Grafmet Injection?

Grafmet Injection can make you feel dizzy, fatigued and can affect your vision, thus you should avoid driving in case you experience any of these symptoms.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Grafmet Injection?

Although there is no known interaction with alcohol, it is important to consult your physician before drinking.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You experience any skin allergies and rise in blood sugar levels or you are diabetic.
• You experience mood disturbances, fits and other psychiatric problems.
• You experience visual disturbances and eye infections. Upon long-term use, there is a probability that you may develop cataracts.
• You are elderly, you have heart problems, high blood pressure and cholesterol, blood clotting problems, liver and kidney diseases.
• This medicine makes you more prone to infections, in case you already have any infections like a fungal infection, or you have measles or chickenpox, you are taking medicines to suppress the immune response. Discuss your condition with a doctor.
• It can impair the fertility of an individual.
• This medicine may cause inflammation and swelling in different parts of your gut like the stomach, pancreas and can also cause ulcers.
• Children and adolescents receiving steroids should be observed for growth abnormalities as steroids can retard the growth.