Acarbose Tablet - Acartex 25 Tablet

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Manufactured by: Zee Laboratories
Contains / Salt: Acarbose (25 mg)

Acarbose Benefits & Uses

Acarbose is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Diabetes Type 2

Acarbose 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.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Acarbose Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Acarbose is used -

Moderate

Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
Increased Liver Enzymes

Mild

पेट की गैस
पेट दर्द
Diarrhoea

Acarbose Related Warnings

Is the use of Acarbose safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Acarbose without worrying about any side effects.

Safe
Is the use of Acarbose safe during breastfeeding?

In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Acarbose in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Acarbose is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Acarbose on the Kidneys?

Use of Acarbose may be dangerous for kidney. Do not use it without doctor advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Acarbose on the Liver?

Use of Acarbose may be dangerous for the liver. Do not use it without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Acarbose on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Acarbose on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Acarbose with Other Drugs

Acarbose should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Leflunomide

Gatifloxacin

Moderate

Formoterol,Budesonide

Gemifloxacin

Formoterol

Ciprofloxacin

Etonogestrel

Ethinyl Estradiol

Acarbose Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Acarbose unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Stomach Infection
Liver Cirrhosis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Frequently asked Questions about Acarbose

Is this Acarbose habit forming or addictive?

Acarbose is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Acarbose since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Acarbose does not show any kind of adverse effect.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Acarbose is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Acarbose Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Acarbose

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Acarbose and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Acarbose

Consumption of alcohol and Acarbose together may have severe effects on your health.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

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

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