Review the side-effects of Acarbose as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist. • Digestive tract symptoms due to excessive gas released from the undigested carbohydrates. These include flatulence, diarrhea and pain in abdomen
• Allergic skin reaction
• Liver damage
Prandase, Precose, Exforge
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist. • Digestive tract symptoms due to excessive gas released from the undigested carbohydrates. These include flatulence, diarrhea and pain in abdomen
• Allergic skin reaction
• Liver damage
Other Precautions :
• Avoid alcohol intake as it leads to low blood sugar level.Drug Name : Acarbose
Acarbose is used to treat diabetes in combination with diet and other medications. Acarbose controls the blood sugar levels which usually rise after meals by inhibiting a specific enzyme and slowing down the digestion process.Trade Names for Acarbose
India :
Acarb ( 25mg) |
Acarb ( 50mg) |
Acarex ( 25mg) |
Acarex ( 50mg) |
Diabose (25mg) |
Diabose (50mg) |
Glucar (25mg) |
Glucar (50mg) |
Glucobay (25mg) |
Glucobay (50mg) |
NDS (60mg) |
NDS (120mg) |
K -Carb |
Glubose (25 mg) |
Asucrose |
Glucarb |
Discarb |
Zebay-25 |
Recarb |
Disorb
International :
Prandase, Precose, Exforge
