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Glucarb 50 Tablet
Prescription Required
Overview
Introduction
Glucarb 50 Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It should be taken just before meals as it lowers the post-meal blood sugar levels. This prevents the long-term complications of diabetes mellitus.
Use of Glucarb 50 Tablet along with a proper diet and exercise results in better blood sugar control. Initially, it may cause side effects such as stomach pain, bloating, and gas, but these get better with time.
Use of Glucarb 50 Tablet along with a proper diet and exercise results in better blood sugar control. Initially, it may cause side effects such as stomach pain, bloating, and gas, but these get better with time.
Uses of Glucarb Tablet
Side effects of Glucarb Tablet
Common
- Skin rash
- Flatulence
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
How to use Glucarb Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Glucarb 50 Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Glucarb Tablet works
Glucarb 50 Tablet is an anti-diabetic medication. It inhibits an enzyme that helps in conversion of carbohydrates to glucose. This slows down carbohydrate digestion/absorption thereby preventing increase in blood glucose after meals.
Safety Advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Glucarb 50 Tablet.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Glucarb 50 Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breastfeeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Glucarb 50 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Glucarb 50 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Glucarb 50 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Glucarb 50 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Glucarb 50 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Glucarb 50 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Glucarb 50 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Glucarb 50 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Glucarb 50 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Use of Glucarb 50 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Glucarb Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Glucarb 50 Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick Tips
- Glucarb 50 Tablet is used together with other diabetes medicines to control blood sugar and avoid long-term complications.
- You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with Glucarb 50 Tablet.
- Glucarb 50 Tablet lowers your post-meal blood sugar levels. Therefore, it should be taken before meals.
- Side effects such as stomach pain, gas, and diarrhea may occur during the first few weeks of treatment but should get better with time.
Interaction with Drugs
Taking Glucarb with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Patient Concerns
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User Feedback
What are you using Glucarb Tablet for?
Type 2 diabet*
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*Type 2 diabetes mellitus
FAQs
Q. Does Glucarb cause hypoglycemia?
Glucarb does not cause hypoglycemia by itself though it has glucose-lowering effect. However, a fall of blood sugar levels in the hypoglycemic range may occur when given along with other antidiabetic medicines or insulin. If this occurs, consult your doctor who may modify your dose accordingly.
Q. Why does Glucarb cause flatulence?
Glucarb 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.
Q. Can Glucarb cause diarrhea?
Yes, diarrhea is a common side effect of Glucarb. However, this does not affect everybody. Any food containing acarbose, such as household sugar (cane sugar) can cause diarrhea and severe abdominal pain. If diarrhea persists or becomes severe, then contact your doctor immediately.
Q. When should Glucarb be taken?
Glucarb should be taken with your meals and should be swallowed whole with water or chewed with the first mouthful of food. The initial dose of Glucarb is generally twice daily. The dose is then gradually increased to thrice daily.
Q. What if I forget to take Glucarb?
If you forget to take a dose of Glucarb, do not take the missed dose between meals. Wait for the scheduled dose and meal and continue taking your tablets as prescribed. Do not take the dose twice to make up for your forgotten tablets.
Q. What will happen if more than the recommended dose of Glucarb is taken?
If you take more than the recommended dose of Glucarb then it may cause transient increase in flatulence (accumulation of gas), diarrhea, and abdominal discomfort. It is advised to avoid meals or drinks containing carbohydrates for the next 4-6 hours.
Q. Who should not take Glucarb?
Glucarb should be avoided by patients who are allergic to it, have severe liver disease, or have inflammation or ulceration of intestine (eg Crohn’s disease). The use of Glucarb should also be restricted in patients who have an intestinal obstruction (cramping pain, vomiting, obstipation, and lack of flatus). In addition, patients who have a large hernia or an intestinal disease where food is not digested or absorbed properly should avoid Glucarb. Along with that, Glucarb should not be used by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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References
- Powers AC, D’Alessio D. Endocrine Pancreas and Pharmacotherapy of Diabetes Mellitus and Hypoglycemia. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 1264.
- Nolte MS. Pancreatic hormones and antidiabetic drugs. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 743-44.
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 6-7.
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