ac z tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is ac z tablet used for?
Acartex 50 Tablet (Acarbose) is used to treat ANTI DIABETIC. It contains Acarbose (NA), which Reversibly inhibits alpha-glucosidase enzymes in the brush border of the small i. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Acarbose
- Manufacturer: Acme Pharmaceutical
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ ac z tablet Uses & Benefits
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (as monotherapy or adjunct to diet and exercise, or in combination with other antidiabetic agents).
Off-label uses: Postprandial hyperglycemia in type 1 diabetes (limited data); dumping syndrome; obesity (investigational).
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Acarbose |
| Brand Name | Acartex 50 Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Acme Pharmaceutical |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI DIABETIC |
| Action Class | Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF); protect from moisture and light. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Reversibly inhibits alpha-glucosidase enzymes in the brush border of the small intestine, delaying the digestion and absorption of complex carbohydrates and reducing postprandial hyperglycemia.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take ac z tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of ac z tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Flatulence
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Bloating
- Nausea
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Hepatitis
- Jaundice
- Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis
- Subileus
- Hypoglycemia (when used with other antidiabetics)
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Skin rash
- Urticaria
- Edema
- Elevated liver enzymes
- Ileus
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Digoxin | Major | Reduced digoxin absorption |
| Warfarin | Major | Increased anticoagulant effect |
| Insulin | Major | Increased risk of hypoglycemia |
| Sulfonylureas | Major | Increased risk of hypoglycemia |
| Thiazide diuretics | Moderate | May reduce hypoglycemic effect |
| Corticosteroids | Moderate | May reduce hypoglycemic effect |
| Oral contraceptives | Moderate | May reduce hypoglycemic effect |
| Calcium channel blockers | Moderate | May reduce hypoglycemic effect |
| Charcoal | Minor | Reduced acarbose efficacy |
| Pancreatic enzymes | Minor | Reduced acarbose efficacy |
| Neomycin | Minor | Increased gastrointestinal side effects |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Digoxin
- Warfarin
- Insulin
- Sulfonylureas
โก Moderate Interactions
- Thiazide diuretics
- Corticosteroids
- Oral contraceptives
- Calcium channel blockers
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Charcoal
- Pancreatic enzymes
- Neomycin
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Sucrose, Fructose, Lactose, Glucose
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
May increase risk of hypoglycemia when combined with alcohol.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to acarbose; diabetic ketoacidosis; cirrhosis; inflammatory bowel disease; colonic ulceration; partial intestinal obstruction; chronic intestinal diseases with malabsorption; severe renal impairment (CrCl <25 mL/min).
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Blood glucose (fasting and postprandial), HbA1c, liver function tests (periodically), renal function.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Unknown if excreted in breast milk; caution advised.
๐ Overdose Management
No specific antidote; treat symptomatically; do not administer oral carbohydrates (may cause severe flatulence and diarrhea); monitor blood glucose.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as remembered, unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double the dose.
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๐ Substitutes for ac z tablet
View AllAlternative brands with exact same active ingredient (Acarbose (NA)):
Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.