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agivog 0.2 tablet - Voglibose (0.2mg) medicine

Agivog 0.2 Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects

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Voglibose (0.2mg)

🏭 Jubilant Life Sciences 📦 Varies by brand 💊 Allopathy 📅 Updated: Jul 5, 2026

📋 Prescription Required 💊 Generic Available

Medically Reviewed

SaathiMed Expert Panel | Jul 05, 2026

What is agivog 0.2 tablet used for?

Agivog 0.2 Tablet contains Voglibose, an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor used to control postprandial blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes. It works by delaying carbohydrate absorption in the intestines, preventing sharp spikes in blood glucose after meals. It is often used alone or with other antidiabetic medications.

Generic Name: Voglibose
Manufacturer: Jubilant Life Sciences
Form: Allopathy
Pregnancy Category: A
Prescription Required: Yes

💡 Did You Know? The first generic medicine was introduced in India in 1970 after the Patents Act was amended.

💊 agivog 0.2 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

📋 Drug Information

Generic Name(s)	Voglibose
Brand Name	Advog 0.3 Tablet
Manufacturer	Jubilant Life Sciences
Packaging / Form	Varies by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic Class	ANTI DIABETIC
Action Class	Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors
Route of Administration	Oral
Storage	Store at room temperature (20-25°C); protect from moisture and light.
Shelf Life	As per manufacturer

🔬 Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionPoorly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract; acts locally in the gut.

DistributionMinimal systemic absorption; primarily acts in the intestinal lumen.

Protein BindingNegligible due to low systemic absorption.

MetabolismNot metabolized; acts locally and excreted unchanged.

Half-LifeNot applicable due to local action; systemic half-life not determined.

ExcretionExcreted unchanged in feces (90%) and urine (5-10%).

BioavailabilityLow (<5%) due to poor absorption.

Onset of ActionRapid; within minutes after oral administration.

Peak Plasma TimeNot applicable; minimal systemic levels.

Duration of ActionApproximately 4-6 hours.

How It Works

Competitive inhibition of alpha-glucosidase enzymes in the brush border of the small intestine, delaying carbohydrate digestion and absorption.

Mechanism Steps

1Voglibose binds to alpha-glucosidase enzymes in the intestinal brush border

2Competitively inhibits the breakdown of complex carbohydrates into monosaccharides

3Delays absorption of glucose from the gut

💡 How to Take agivog 0.2 tablet

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

Dosage Timeline

🌅 Morning ✅ ☀️ Afternoon ❌ 🌆 Evening ✅ 🌙 Night ❌

⚠️ Side Effects of agivog 0.2 tablet

✅ Common Side Effects

Flatulence
Diarrhea
Abdominal distension
Borborygmi

🚨 Serious Side Effects

Severe hypoglycemia (when used with insulin or sulfonylureas)
Hepatotoxicity (rare)
Intestinal obstruction (rare)

⚠️ Rare Side Effects

Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis
Subileus
Allergic skin reactions

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

🔬 Drug Interactions

⚠️ Drug	Severity	Effect
Insulin	Major	Increased risk of hypoglycemia
Sulfonylureas	Major	Enhanced hypoglycemic effect
Thiazolidinediones	Moderate	Additive blood glucose lowering

🚨 Major Interactions

Insulin
Sulfonylureas
Meglitinides

⚡ Moderate Interactions

Acarbose
Miglitol
Digestive enzyme preparations

ℹ️ Minor Interactions

Charcoal
Neomycin

🍽️ Food Interactions

High-carbohydrate meals may increase gastrointestinal side effects; should be taken with first bite of meal.

🍷 Alcohol Interaction

Alcohol may increase risk of hypoglycemia when used with other antidiabetic agents.

🛡️ Safety & Warnings

Liver

Low

Kidney

Low

Heart

Low

Pregnancy

Category A

🚫 Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to voglibose, Diabetic ketoacidosis, Severe hepatic impairment, Inflammatory bowel disease, Colonic ulceration, Partial intestinal obstruction, Chronic intestinal diseases with malabsorption

📊 Monitoring Parameters

Blood glucose levels (especially postprandial), HbA1c, Liver function tests periodically

🤱 Lactation Safety

Unknown if excreted in breast milk; caution advised.

💊 Overdose Management

No specific antidote; supportive care; monitor blood glucose; do not administer oral carbohydrates due to delayed absorption.

⏰ Missed Dose

Skip missed dose if it is almost time for next meal; do not double dose.

👨‍⚕️ Reviewed by Expert

SaathiMed Expert Panel

MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Last reviewed on: Jul 05, 2026

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🔄 Substitutes for agivog 0.2 tablet

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Alternative brands with exact same active ingredient (Voglibose (0.2mg)):

Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.

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📌 Quick Facts

Storage	Store at room temperature (20-25°C); protect from moisture and light.
Route	Oral
Pregnancy	Category A
Breastfeeding	Unknown if excreted in breast milk; caution advised.
Alcohol	Alcohol may increase risk of hypoglycemia when used with other antidiabetic agents.
Onset of Action	Rapid; within minutes after oral administration.
Half-Life	Not applicable due to local action; systemic half-life not determined.
Prescription	✅ Required

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