What is Glucobay 25 mg?
Glucobay 25 mg is a prescription medicine that is given to people suffering from type 2 diabetes mellitus.
25mg of Glucobay contains Acarbose and belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha-glucosidase inhibitors.
Doctors often prescribe Acarbose in combination with other medications to help lower your blood sugar levels after meals.
Glucobay tablet delays the absorption of sugar in your blood from the small intestine.
Glucobay 25mg is available under the brand name Precose. After a valid prescription from a doctor, this medicine can be ordered from a licensed pharmacy.
How does Glucobay 25 mg work?
Glucobay is an anti-diabetic medication that helps to lower abnormally high blood sugar levels by reducing the process of carbohydrate digestion.
Acarbose acts on the intestinal walls and pancreas, further preventing the action and absorption of some enzymes. By preventing this activity, the Glucobay tablet decreases postprandial blood glucose and insulin levels.
How to use Glucobay 25 mg?
Take Glucobay at the dose and duration directed by the doctor. Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of plain water. Do not crush, chew, or break it.
Acarbose tablets should be taken just before or along with the first few bites of your meal.
The doctor will decide the dose and how often you need to take it so that your body gets the right amount of medicine to control your blood sugar levels.
Do not stop taking 25mg of Glucobay without consulting the doctor. If the medicine is stopped abruptly, blood sugar levels might increase, and you can experience severe complications such as blindness and kidney damage.
Along with the Acarbose tablet, the doctor can also advise on some lifestyle changes and restrict sugar consumption.
What are the side effects of Glucobay 25mg?
Several people taking Acarbose tablets do not experience any severe side effects.
Some common side effects of Glucobay 25mg include:
- Feeling of fullness
- Flatulence
- Diarrhea
- Growling of stomach
- Stomach pain or abdominal cramps
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Indigestion
Seek medical help if any of the side effects persist or worsen.
What are the precautions and warnings related to Glucobay 25mg?
Before starting treatment with 25mg of Glucobay, the doctor might conduct several blood tests to judge your condition better.
Doctors do not recommend Acarbose tablets for use in children and adolescents. Consult the doctor before taking this medicine.
Before taking Glucobay, inform the doctor about your medical history, especially of:
- Liver disease
- Ulcerative colitis
- Kidney disorder
- Diabetic ketoacidosis
- Intestine disease
- Obstruction in intestines
- Have a large hernia
Doctors do not prescribe Acarbose for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
Inform the doctor about all other medications and herbal supplements you take to ensure Glucobay is safe.
Avoid excessive consumption of alcohol during your treatment with Acarbose, as alcohol can increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Do not take Glucobay if you are allergic to it. Consult the doctor if you notice any symptoms such as severe dizziness, breathing problems, skin rash, itching, or swelling of the face/tongue/throat.
