Karbocheck 50 Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Diabetes Type 2.
The optimal dosage of Karbocheck 50 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.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Karbocheck 50 Tablet as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Karbocheck 50 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 Karbocheck 50 Tablet is Safe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Karbocheck 50 Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Karbocheck 50 Tablet related warnings section.
Karbocheck 50 Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Karbocheck 50 Tablet in conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Cirrhosis, Inflammatory Bowel Disease. The section on Karbocheck 50 Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Karbocheck 50 Tablet with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Karbocheck 50 Tablet is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Karbocheck 50 Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Karbocheck 50 Tablet is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Karbocheck 50 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Karbocheck in pregnant women.
Is the use of Karbocheck 50 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Karbocheck on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Karbocheck will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Karbocheck 50 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Karbocheck may have severe effects on your kidney, so do not take it without consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Karbocheck 50 Tablet on the Liver?
Karbocheck can cause side effects that could harm the liver. So medical advice before taking it is necessary.
What is the effect of Karbocheck 50 Tablet on the Heart?
Karbocheck is rarely harmful for the heart.
Karbocheck 50 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Karbocheck 50 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Karbocheck 50 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Karbocheck 50 Tablet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Karbocheck 50 Tablet as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, the use of Karbocheck 50 Tablet is considered safe.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Karbocheck 50 Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Karbocheck 50 Tablet
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Karbocheck 50 Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Karbocheck 50 Tablet
Taking alcohol with Karbocheck 50 Tablet can be dangerous.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Precose® (acarbose tablets)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 277