INTRODUCTION

GLUCOBAY 50MG contain Acarbose which belongs to a group of medicine called glucosidase inhibitors. It is used to treat non-insulin dependent diabetes (Type 2 diabetes mellitus). It can be used to treat diabetes when a restricted diet alone or a restricted diet plus other sugar lowering drugs do not work well enough. It helps to control your blood sugar levels.

Type 2 diabetes is a condition where your body does not make enough insulin, or the insulin produced does not work and also make too much sugar. As a result, sugar gets builds up in the blood leading to various serious medical conditions. GLUCOBAY 50MG works by slowing the action of certain chemicals that are involved in breakdown of food which release glucose into your blood. This helps keep blood glucose from rising very high after meals.

The common side effects are flatulence, diarrhoea, stomach pain. This medicine is strictly not recommended for use in children and adolescents under 18 years of age. Check your blood sugar periodically as per the instruction of your doctor. Your doctor will monitor your diabetes with regular blood test including your blood sugar level and your hemoglobin A1C. Stay on your prescribed diet and exercise program while taking this medicine. Before taking this medicine tell your doctor if you have ever had kidney disease, heart disease, liver problems. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.

USES OF GLUCOBAY 50MG

• Treat non-insulin dependent diabetes (Type 2 diabetes mellitus)

HOW GLUCOBAY 50MG WORKS

GLUCOBAY 50MG works by slowing the action of certain chemicals that are involved in breakdown of food which release glucose into your blood. This helps keep blood glucose from rising very high after meals.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Always take GLUCOBAY 50MG exactly as your doctor has told you. This medicine must be taken with food. Try to take this medicine at the same time each day. It should be swallowed whole with water. Do not crush or chew the medicine.

SIDE EFFECTS OF GLUCOBAY 50MG

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Diarrhoea:

Drink lots of fluids, such as water or squash, to avoid dehydration. Do not take any other medicines without speaking to a doctor.

Stomach pain:

Keep try to rest and relax. Eat and drink slowly or have smaller and frequent meals. Keeping a heat p ad or covered hot water bottle on your stomach may help. If still pain persists, speak to your doctor.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

Talk to your doctor if you are taking,

• intestinal absorbents such as charcoal
• digestive enzyme such as amylase and lipase (helps for digestion)
• antibiotic such as neomycin (used to treat infection)
• colestyramine (used to treat high cholesterol)
• digoxin (used to treat heart problems)
• blood glucose lowering medicine such as sulphonylureas, metformin or insulin

SYNOPSIS

MORE INFORMATION

Store below 20-25°C and keep out of reach of children.

FAQs ABOUT GLUCOBAY 50MG

What will happen if more than the recommended dose of GLUCOBAY 50MG is taken?

If you take more than the recommended dose of this medicine then it may cause temporary increase in flatulence, diarrhoea, and abdominal discomfort. It is advised to avoid meals or drinks containing carbohydrates for the next 4-6 hours.

Why does GLUCOBAY 50MG cause flatulence?

It blocks the digestion of carbohydrates which causes accumulation of undigested carbohydrates in the colon. Bacterial fermentation of the accumulated carbohydrates causes intestinal gas leading to flatulence and abdominal pain.

What are the uses of GLUCOBAY 50MG?

It is used to treat non-insulin dependent diabetes (Type 2 diabetes mellitus).

REFERENCES

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USEFUL DIAGNOSTIC TESTS

• Glucose - Fasting Blood
• Glucose - Postprandial Blood
• Glycosylated Hemoglobin