Acarboz 50mg Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is acarboz 50mg tablet used for?
Acarboz 50mg Tablet contains Acarbose, an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor used to control blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes. It works by slowing down the digestion of carbohydrates, preventing blood sugar spikes after meals. It is taken orally with the first bite of a meal.
- Generic Name: Acarbose
- Manufacturer: Knoll Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ acarboz 50mg 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 | Knoll Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| 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 acarboz 50mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of acarboz 50mg 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Insulin | Major | Increased risk of hypoglycemia |
| Sulfonylureas | Major | Increased risk of hypoglycemia |
| Digoxin | Moderate | Reduced digoxin absorption |
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.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.