GLUCOTAG 50 MG Tablet 10’s
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ntroduction About GLUCOTAG 50 MG TABLET
GLUCOTAG 50 MG TABLET is used to manage non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (diabetes mellitus type 2) when a restricted diet alone or restricted diet in combination with other sugar lowering drugs do not work well enough. It contains Acarbose which belongs to the group of medicines called Anti-diabetic agents. Acarbose helps in slowing down the digestion of carbohydrates (sugars) which lower down the abnormally high blood sugar levels which rises after each meal.
Along with GLUCOTAG 50 MG TABLET your doctor might advise you to do some lifestyle changes and cut down your sugar intake by restricting the diet. Prior to the management your doctor may take up several blood tests to better assess your condition. Before taking GLUCOTAG 50 MG TABLET tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease, ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease (inflammation or ulceration in the bowel), severe liver disease (liver cirrhosis), diabetic ketoacidosis, an intestine disease (unable to digest the food properly), obstruction in intestines, or have a large hernia.
ses Of GLUCOTAG 50 MG TABLET
- Used to manage type II diabetes mellitus
How GLUCOTAG 50 MG TABLET Works
GLUCOTAG 50 MG TABLET helps in lowering down the abnormally high blood sugar levels by slowing down the digestion of carbohydrates. It acts on the intestinal walls and pancreas and stops the action and absorption of certain enzymes (alpha-amylase and alpha-glucosidases). By managing this activity GLUCOTAG 50 MG TABLET reduces postprandial (after meals) blood glucose and insulin levels.
How to use GLUCOTAG 50 MG TABLET
- Take GLUCOTAG 50 MG TABLET as advised by your physician
- Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine
- Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition
Side Effects Of GLUCOTAG 50 MG TABLET
Common side effects of GLUCOTAG 50 MG TABLET:
- flatulence, stomach pain or abdominal cramps, diarrhoea, indigestion
- growling in stomach, feeling of fullness
Warning & Precautions
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor
Information related to the use of GLUCOTAG 50 MG TABLET in pregnancy is limited. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine.
Breastfeeding
Consult your doctor
It is not known if GLUCOTAG 50 MG TABLET is present in breast milk. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine.
Driving and Using Machines
Use with Caution
GLUCOTAG 50 MG TABLET is not likely to affect your ability to drive or use machines.
Kidney
Use with Caution
GLUCOTAG 50 MG TABLET should be taken with caution in patients with kidney disease. Â
Liver
Contraindicated
GLUCOTAG 50 MG TABLET is generally not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Allergy
Contraindicated
Do not take GLUCOTAG 50 MG TABLET if you are allergic to Acarbose or any other ingredients of this medicine.
Use In Pediatrics
Contraindicated
GLUCOTAG 50 MG TABLET is generally not recommended for use in children and adolescents (under 18 years of age).
Use In Geriatrics
Use with Caution
GLUCOTAG 50 MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients.
Others
GLUCOTAG 50 MG TABLET is not recommended for use if you:
- have ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease (inflammation or ulceration of intestine)
- have intestinal obstruction
- have digestion and absorption issues
- have large hernia
Interactions
A. Drug-Drug Interactions:
- Charcoal
- Digestive enzymes (Ex. amylase and lipase)
- Antibiotic (Ex. neomycin)
- Anti-lipidemic agents (Ex. cholestyramine)
- Cardiac glycosides (Ex. digoxin)
- Antidiabetics (Ex. sulphonylureas, metformin, or insulin)
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Weight | 17.5 g |
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