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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 is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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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Is the use of Glucobay M 25 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Glucobay M safely.
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.
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.
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.
What is the effect of Glucobay M 25 Tablet on the Heart?
Glucobay M has very mild side effects on the heart.
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 -
Is this Glucobay M 25 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Glucobay M 25 Tablet does not cause addiction.
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.
Interaction between Alcohol and Glucobay M 25 Tablet
Taking Glucobay M 25 Tablet with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, Glucobay M is safe to use, many people have side effects at first, they usually diminish and then go away completely in a few weeks. A few people find they cannot tolerate metformin, there are other drugs but metformin is usually the first choice. It is very safe
Yes, Glucobay M can cause some sleep problems, especially insomnia. On the other hand, Glucobay M has proven to be useful for preventing sleep apnea. The exact relationship between Glucobay M and sleep problems is still not clear, and further studies are needed for a clearer understanding.
Yes, Glucobay M can be taken with the statin. There is no serious or harmful interaction have been observed between them. Some studies say that it's possible your blood sugar (blood glucose) level may increase when you take a statin, which may lead to developing type 2 diabetes. The risk is small but important enough that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning on statin labels regarding blood glucose levels and diabetes.
Glucobay M is not a known cause of alopecia (hair loss). However, the conditions treated by Glucobay M type 2 diabetes and PCOS, often list hair loss as a possible symptom.
Glucobay M increases the sensitivity of insulin, young women with PCOS often have elevated insulin levels and are more likely to develop diabetes. It is often prescribed for women with PCOS to help prevent diabetes. A lifestyle that includes healthy nutrition and daily exercise is the most important part of a PCOS treatment plan.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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