GLUCOBAY 25mg Tablet 10’s

About the drug
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 sulfonyl ureas class of anti diabetics as it acts via different modes of action.
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.
Dosage form and strengths available?
Acarbose Tablets are available in two strengths on our website:

Glucobay 25 mg
Glucobay 50 mg

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.
Before you take the drug:

Do not take the drug if you:
Are allergic to the active ingredients present in acarbose
Are pregnant?
Are breastfeeding
Tell your doctor if you:
Are having a renal impaired function
Have liver problems
Have intestinal disorders
Have inflammation in bowel?
Have diabetic ketoacidosis

Dosage:
How much to take the drug?
Dosage intake depends upon the efficacy and tolerability factors. The dose is adjusted by the doctor to get 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 your doctor. Take the tablet with a glass full of water. Don?t crush or chew the tablet. Always monitor your 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 it?
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 your 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 your 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 individual?s 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 your medical history you?re your 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
Isonazid
Levothyroxine and other thyroid products
Warfarin
Epinephrine and pseudoephedrine
Preparations containing digestive enzymes like amylase and pancreatin
Oral contraceptives
Cholestyramine and intestinal absorbents

Warning:
Things to remember:

Always take the medicine as per the prescription
Don?t use the expired drugs
Always monitor your 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 at the room temperature and away from moisture, heat and light