Acarbose - Drug Information

Generic Name : Acarbose
Pronunciation : ak-ar-bos

ICD Code : Y42.3 | Therapeutic Classification : Antidiabetics

Trade Name(s) :

India - K -Carb, Glubose (25 mg), Asucrose, Glucarb, Discarb, Zebay-25, Recarb, Disorb, Glucobay, Olcarbos, Rebose, Diabose, Glucar (25 mg), Acarwin, Acarex (25 mg), Hebose, K -Carb (50 mg), Abacus 50, Abacus, Glubose (50 mg), Glucobose, Discarb (50 mg), Gludase, Asucrose (50mg), Acraz, Recarb (50 mg), Olcarbos (50 mg), Disorb (50 mg), Rebose (50 mg), Diabose (50 mg)


International - Prandase, Precose, Exforge.

Why is Acarbose Prescribed? (Indications)

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.

When should Acarbose not to be taken? (Contraindications)

� Known allergy to acarbose
� Diabetic ketoacidosis
� Severe liver disease
� Intestinal conditions like inflammatory bowel disease
� Severe kidney disease

What is the dosage of Acarbose?

Type 2 diabetes in a dose of 25 to 100 mg three times a day

How should Acarbose be taken?

Tablet to take by mouth, just before the first bite of each meal.

What are the warnings and precautions for Acarbose?

Use with caution during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

What are the side effects of Acarbose?

� 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

What are the other precautions for Acarbose?

� Avoid alcohol intake as it leads to low blood sugar level.

What are the Drug Interactions of Acarbose?

� Charcoal and digestive enzymes may decrease the effect of acarbose when taken together.

What are the storage conditions for Acarbose?

Store it at room temperature in a tight container. Protect from moisture.