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Introduction About ACARPRO 50 TABLET
ACARPRO 50 TABLET is used to manage non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (diabetes mellitus type 2) when a restricted diet alone or restricted diet in combination with other sugar lowering drugs do not work well enough. It contains Acarbose which belongs to the group of medicines called Anti-diabetic agents. Acarbose helps in slowing down the digestion of carbohydrates (sugars) which lower down the abnormally high blood sugar levels which rises after each meal.
Along with ACARPRO 50 TABLET your doctor might advise you to do some lifestyle changes and cut down your sugar intake by restricting the diet. Prior to the management your doctor may take up several blood tests to better assess your condition. Before taking ACARPRO 50 TABLET tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease, ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease (inflammation or ulceration in the bowel), severe liver disease (liver cirrhosis), diabetic ketoacidosis, an intestine disease (unable to digest the food properly), obstruction in intestines, or have a large hernia.
ACARPRO 50 TABLET is generally not recommended for use in children and adolescents (under 18 years of age). The most common side effects are flatulence, growling stomach, abdominal cramps, or a feeling of fullness. Avoid taking household sugar (cane sugar) with ACARPRO 50 TABLET as it may worsen the side effects. Consult with your doctor if any of the symptoms worsen.
Uses Of ACARPRO 50 TABLET
- Used to manage type II diabetes mellitus
How ACARPRO 50 TABLET Works
ACARPRO 50 TABLET helps in lowering down the abnormally high blood sugar levels by slowing down the digestion of carbohydrates. It acts on the intestinal walls and pancreas and stops the action and absorption of certain enzymes (alpha-amylase and alpha-glucosidases). By managing this activity ACARPRO 50 TABLET reduces postprandial (after meals) blood glucose and insulin levels.
How to use ACARPRO 50 TABLET
- Take ACARPRO 50 TABLET as advised by your physician
- Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine
- Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition
Side Effects Of ACARPRO 50 TABLET
Common side effects of ACARPRO 50 TABLET:
- flatulence, stomach pain or abdominal cramps, diarrhoea, indigestion
- growling in stomach, feeling of fullness
Warning & Precautions
Pregnancy
Consult your doctorInformation related to the use of ACARPRO 50 TABLET in pregnancy is limited. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine.
Breastfeeding
Consult your doctorIt is not known if ACARPRO 50 TABLET is present in breast milk. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine.
Driving and Using Machines
Use with CautionACARPRO 50 TABLET is not likely to affect your ability to drive or use machines.
Kidney
Use with CautionACARPRO 50 TABLET should be taken with caution in patients with kidney disease.
Liver
ContraindicatedACARPRO 50 TABLET is generally not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Allergy
ContraindicatedDo not take ACARPRO 50 TABLET if you are allergic to Acarbose or any other ingredients of this medicine.
Use In Pediatrics
ContraindicatedACARPRO 50 TABLET is generally not recommended for use in children and adolescents (under 18 years of age).
Use In Geriatrics
Use with CautionACARPRO 50 TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients.
Others
ACARPRO 50 TABLET is not recommended for use if you:
- have ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease (inflammation or ulceration of intestine)
- have intestinal obstruction
- have digestion and absorption issues
- have large hernia
Interactions
A. Drug-Drug Interactions:
- Charcoal
- Digestive enzymes (Ex. amylase and lipase)
- Antibiotic (Ex. neomycin)
- Anti-lipidemic agents (Ex. cholestyramine)
- Cardiac glycosides (Ex. digoxin)
- Antidiabetics (Ex. sulphonylureas, metformin, or insulin)
- Antacids (Ex. sodium bicarbonate)
B. Drug-Food Interactions:
Avoid taking household sugars or foods containing it with ACARPRO 50 TABLET as it may worsen the side effects.
Overdosage:
If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of ACARPRO 50 TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital.
Synopsis
| Drug | : | Acarbose |
| Pharmacological Category | : | Glucosidase Inhibitors |
| Therapeutic Indication | : | Type II Diabetes mellitus |
| Dosage Forms | : | Tablet |
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FAQs About ACARPRO 50 TABLET
Q: Can ACARPRO 50 TABLET be used alone to manage diabetes mellitus type 2?
A: No. ACARPRO 50 TABLET is used in the management of diabetes mellitus type 2 or non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus as an adjunct to diet or when diet and other sugar lowering medications are not working properly. Your doctor will be able to better understand your condition and manage accordingly.
Q: Is overdose of ACARPRO 50 TABLET likely to cause hypoglycaemia?
A: No. Overdose of ACARPRO 50 TABLET is unlikely to cause hypoglycaemia (abnormally low levels of sugar). However, it may worsen the gastrointestinal effects (flatulence, diarrhoea, abdominal pain). If you or anyone else happens to have an overdose of medicine, you should contact your doctor immediately.
Q: What if I forget to take a dose of ACARPRO 50 TABLET?
A: If you forgot to take a dose of ACARPRO 50 TABLET then do not take the missed dose between meals. Wait until your next scheduled dose and meal and continue taking your medicine as per normal. Do not take a double dose of medicine to make up for a forgotten dose.
Q: Can ACARPRO 50 TABLET be used in children and adolescents?
A: No, ACARPRO 50 TABLET is not recommended to use in children and adolescents (below 18 years of age). Consult your doctor if you have symptoms of high blood sugar such as dry mouth, fruity-smell breath, increased hunger, excessive thirst and increased urination.
Q: What precautions do I need to follow while taking ACARPRO 50 TABLET?
A: Patients taking ACARPRO 50 TABLET should inform their doctor if they have any pre-existing kidney or liver disease, inflammation or ulceration in the bowel, intestine disease, diabetic ketoacidosis, or hernia.
Q: What is ACARPRO 50 TABLET and how does it work?
A: ACARPRO 50 TABLET works by slowing down the digestion of carbohydrates which lower down the abnormally high blood sugar levels which rises after each meal. Along with the management your doctor might advise you to do some lifestyle changes and cut down your sugar intake by restricting the diet.
Q: Who should avoid using ACARPRO 50 TABLET?
A: Do not take ACARPRO 50 TABLET if you are allergic to it, pregnant or breast-feeding women, have inflammation or ulceration in the bowel, an obstruction in intestines, or have a severe liver disorder or an intestine disease where you do not digest or absorb food properly. It is also not recommended for use in children and adolescents (below 18 years).
Q: Does ACARPRO 50 TABLET affects kidney?
A: ACARPRO 50 TABLET is fully excreted by kidneys without complications. But caution should be practiced by patients suffering from kidney disorders while taking this medicine.
Q: What are the common side effects of ACARPRO 50 TABLET?
A: The most common side effects are flatulence, growling in stomach, stomach pain or abdominal cramps, feeling of fullness or diarrhoea.
Q: Does ACARPRO 50 TABLET affects the liver?
A: ACARPRO 50 TABLET is an alpha glucosidase inhibitor which decreases intestinal absorption of carbohydrates and is used as an adjunctive therapy in the management of type 2 diabetes which has been linked to rare instances of clinically apparent acute liver injury and hence recommended not to be used in patients with severe liver disorders.
References
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