Affovog 0.3mg Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is affovog 0.3mg tablet used for?
Affovog 0.3mg Tablet contains Voglibose, an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor that delays carbohydrate absorption from the gut, thereby preventing sharp spikes in blood sugar after meals. It is used in type 2 diabetes mellitus to improve glycemic control, often in combination with other antidiabetic agents.
- Generic Name: Voglibose
- Manufacturer: Scott Edil Pharmacia Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ affovog 0.3mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (as monotherapy or adjunct to diet/exercise), Postprandial hyperglycemia
Off-label uses: Type 1 diabetes (adjunct to insulin to reduce postprandial hyperglycemia), Prediabetes
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Voglibose |
| Brand Name | Advog 0.3 Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Scott Edil Pharmacia Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI DIABETIC |
| Action Class | Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC); protect from moisture and light. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Competitive inhibition of alpha-glucosidase enzymes in the brush border of the small intestine, delaying carbohydrate digestion and absorption.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take affovog 0.3mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of affovog 0.3mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Flatulence
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal distension
- Borborygmi
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Severe hypoglycemia (when used with insulin or sulfonylureas)
- Hepatotoxicity (rare)
- Intestinal obstruction (rare)
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis
- Subileus
- Allergic skin reactions
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 |
| Thiazolidinediones | Moderate | Additive hypoglycemic effect |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Insulin
- Sulfonylureas
- Meglitinides
โก Moderate Interactions
- Acarbose
- Miglitol
- Digestive enzyme preparations
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Charcoal
- Neomycin
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
High-carbohydrate meals may increase gastrointestinal side effects; should be taken with first bite of meal.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Alcohol may increase risk of hypoglycemia when used with other antidiabetic agents.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to voglibose, Diabetic ketoacidosis, Severe hepatic impairment, Inflammatory bowel disease, Colonic ulceration, Partial intestinal obstruction, Chronic intestinal diseases with malabsorption
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Blood glucose levels (especially postprandial), HbA1c, Liver function tests periodically
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Unknown if excreted in breast milk; caution advised.
๐ Overdose Management
No specific antidote; supportive care; monitor blood glucose; do not administer oral carbohydrates due to delayed absorption.
โฐ Missed Dose
Skip missed dose if it is almost time for next meal; do not double dose.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.