Glucobay 25mg Tablet 30s

INTRODUCTION TO GLUCOBAY 25 MG

Glucobay 25mg Acarbose is an oral anti-diabetic drug that keeps the overall control of blood sugar levels in the body. Acarbose alone is used as an adjuvant to diet for balancing the blood glucose levels in type 2 diabetes. It is different from sulfonylureas class of anti-diabetic as it acts via different modes of action. Glucobay 25 mg tablets may cause low blood sugar levels and you may feel hungry, irritable, confused, anxious or shaky. In order to quickly treat these symptoms, it is always advisable to eat or drink fast-acting sources of sugar (fruit juices, candies, raisins, etc.). Other side effects include headaches, dizziness, constipation, etc. Consult you’re doctor if these symptoms persist or become more severe.

Take Glucobay 25 mg tablets exactly as you’re doctor tells you to. Take it at around the same times each day to maintain a constant level of this medication in you’re body. Do not miss doses or stop the medication as this can cause you’re blood sugar level to rise. Taking Glucobay 25 mg Tablets is not recommended if you are allergic to it. It can interact with other medications and cause side effects. Therefore, tell you’re doctor if you are taking any medications and/or dietary supplements. Also consult you’re doctor if you have kidney or liver problems. This will help you’re doctor adjust the dosage according to you’re clinical condition. The use of Glucobay 25 mg tablets in children under 18 years of age is not recommended. Consult you’re doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.

USES OF THE DRUG:

Acarbose is a prescription medicine used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. The acarbose doesn’t produce weight gain and insulinotropic effects of sulfonyl urea as well.

WORKING OF THE DRUG:

Acarbose reversibly stops the activity of the enzyme alpha glucosidase. Alpha glucosidase has a key role in the breakdown of complex carbohydrate into simpler form such as glucose. Acarbose delays the absorption of the digestion of carbohydrates and reduces post meal hyperglycemia. This way, it improves the insulin sensitivity and control blood sugar level of the body.

MANUFACTURER:

Glucobay is manufactured by Bayer healthcare, a pharmaceutical giant and is available on our website. You can buy Glucobay 25 mg online from 24x7pharma.com.

DOSAGE FORM AND STRENGTHS:

Acarbose Tablets are available in two strengths on our website:

Glucobay 25 mg
Glucobay 50 mg

DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG IF YOU:

Are allergic to the active ingredients present in acarbose
Are pregnant
Are breastfeeding

TELL YOU‘RE DOCTOR IF YOU:

Are having a renal impaired function
Have liver problems
Have intestinal disorders
Have inflammation in bowel
Have diabetic ketoacidosis

HOW MUCH TO TAKE THE DRUG?

Dosage intake depends upon the efficacy and tolerability factors. The dose is adjusted by the doctor to get the best suitable dose for the patient. Doctor is the one who will recommend you the accurate and effective dose. The usual recommended dosage starts from 50 mg and can be increased up to 100 mg depending upon the demand of the condition. You can buy Glucobay 25 mg online from 24x7pharma.com.

HOW TO TAKE THE DRUG?

Acarbose is taken exactly as prescribed by you’re doctor. Take the tablet with a glass full of water. Don’t crush or chew the tablet. Always monitor you’re blood sugar levels by using a blood glucose meter. Acarbose is taken once or twice a day and can be taken three times a day in between the meal. Try to take the medicine at the same time each day. This minimizes the chances of missing a dose.

FOR HOW LONG TO TAKE?

Acarbose is meant to be taken on a regular basis, so keep on taking the drug as long as recommended by the doctor. Sudden discontinuation can lead to undesired and severe conditions.

OVERDOSE:

If overdose, immediately consult with you’re concerned doctor. Avoid taking carbohydrate enriched drinks or meals as it may increase the sugar levels and the person may feel below mentioned conditions like:

Meteorism
Flatulence
Diarrhea
If the medicine is taken in excess, then at least don’t drink or eat meals having carbohydrates for next 5–6 hours. Take emergency help as early as possible.

MISS DOSE:

Take the medicine at the same time each day; this reduces the chances of missing the dose. Don’t double up the dose in order to compensate with the previous one. Consult you’re doctor if you miss the dose.

SIDE EFFECTS OF THE DRUG:

Acarbose is very effective and potent antidiabetic drug. Every therapeutic drug shows some side effects. It is not necessary that everyone will experience them, as occurrence of them depends upon the various parameters such as individuals health status and his tolerability. Some common side effects are listed below:

• Abdominal discomfort, pain and excessive production of gas
• Constipation
• Indigestion
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Hepatitis in rare cases

COMMON DRUG INTERACTIONS:

Before taking any treatment, thoroughly discuss medical history with you’re doctor. Give a complete account of the drugs you are already taking. This all helps the doctor to give you a best suitable treatment and will give the list of drugs that may interact with the medicament. The drugs that may interact with Acarbose are as follows:

Phenytoin
Nicotinic acid
Phenothiazines
Digoxin
Prednisone
Isoniazid
Levothyroxine and other thyroid products
Warfarin
Epinephrine and pseudoephedrine
Preparations containing digestive enzymes like amylase and pancreatin
Oral contraceptives
Cholestyramine and intestinal absorbents

THINGS TO REMEMBER:

Always take the medicine as per the prescription
Don’t use the expired drugs
Always monitor you’re blood sugar levels
Avoid consumption of alcohol while using this drug
Keep a complete record of all the medicines you are taking along with this medicine
Follow strict diet and exercise regimen while taking this drug
Always store the medicine in the room temperature and away from moisture, heat and light