Glucobay M 25 Tablet Information
Glucobay M 25 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Other than this, Glucobay M 25 Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Glucobay M 25 Tablet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The most common side effects of Glucobay M 25 Tablet are Stomach Upset, Difficulty urinating. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Glucobay M 25 Tablet as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Glucobay M 25 Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Glucobay M 25 Tablet is Safe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Glucobay M 25 Tablet related warnings talks about Glucobay M 25 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Anemia, Shock must refrain from the use of Glucobay M 25 Tablet since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Glucobay M 25 Tablet contraindications section.
Besides this, Glucobay M 25 Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Glucobay M 25 Tablet is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Glucobay M 25 Tablet Benefits & Uses
Glucobay M 25 Tablet is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
- Diabetes Type 2
Glucobay M 25 Tablet Dosage & How to Take
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Glucobay M 25 Tablet Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Glucobay M 25 Tablet is used -
Severe
- Blurred vision
Moderate
- Palpitations (fluttering in chest)
- Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
- Increased Liver Enzymes
Mild
- Nausea or vomiting
- Altered taste
- Diarrhoea
- पेट दर्द
- Loss of appetite
- Headache
- पेट की गैस
- Dyspepsia
Common
- Stomach Upset
- Difficulty urinating
Glucobay M 25 Tablet Related Warnings
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Is the use of Glucobay M 25 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Glucobay M safely.
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Is the use of Glucobay M 25 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Glucobay M on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Glucobay M will cause side effects or not.
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What is the effect of Glucobay M 25 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Use of Glucobay M may be dangerous for kidney. Do not use it without doctor advice.
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What is the effect of Glucobay M 25 Tablet on the Liver?
Glucobay M may have severe effects on your liver, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.
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What is the effect of Glucobay M 25 Tablet on the Heart?
Glucobay M has very mild side effects on the heart.
Severe Interaction of Glucobay M 25 Tablet with Other Drugs
Glucobay M 25 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Glucobay M 25 Tablet Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Glucobay M 25 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
- Anemia
- Shock
- Heart Failure
- Liver Disease
- Heart Disease
- Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)
- Drug Allergy
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney Disease
- Liver Disease
- Stomach Infection
- Liver Cirrhosis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Frequently asked Questions about Glucobay M 25 Tablet
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Is this Glucobay M 25 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Glucobay M 25 Tablet does not cause addiction.
Glucobay M 25 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Glucobay M 25 Tablet
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Glucobay M 25 Tablet, due to a lack of research on this.
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Interaction between Alcohol and Glucobay M 25 Tablet
Taking Glucobay M 25 Tablet with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
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