alcysta 500mg/150mg tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is alcysta 500mg/150mg tablet used for?
Alcysta (Taurine + Acetylcysteine) is used to treat ANTI DIABETIC. It contains Taurine (500mg) + Acetylcysteine (150mg), which Taurine improves insulin sensitivity and glucose uptake; Acetylcysteine reduces . Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Taurine + Acetylcysteine
- Manufacturer: Hospimax Healthcare Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: C
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ alcysta 500mg/150mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Type 2 diabetes mellitus, diabetic neuropathy, metabolic syndrome
Off-label uses: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Taurine + Acetylcysteine |
| Brand Name | Alcysta |
| Manufacturer | Hospimax Healthcare Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI DIABETIC |
| Action Class | Anti-diabetic |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Taurine improves insulin sensitivity and glucose uptake; Acetylcysteine reduces oxidative stress and inflammation
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take alcysta 500mg/150mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of alcysta 500mg/150mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Dizziness
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Hypoglycemia
- Allergic reactions
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Hepatotoxicity
- Renal impairment
- Anaphylaxis
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 | Enhanced hypoglycemic effect |
| Warfarin | Major | Increased bleeding risk |
| Metformin | Moderate | Additive glucose-lowering effect |
| Thiazolidinediones | Moderate | Increased risk of fluid retention |
| ACE inhibitors | Moderate | Potential for hyperkalemia |
| Vitamin C | Minor | Reduced efficacy of acetylcysteine |
| Vitamin E | Minor | Additive antioxidant effect |
| Zinc | Minor | Reduced absorption of zinc |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Insulin
- Sulfonylureas
- Warfarin
โก Moderate Interactions
- Metformin
- Thiazolidinediones
- ACE inhibitors
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin E
- Zinc
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
High-fat meals may delay absorption
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
May increase risk of hypoglycemia
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any component, severe hepatic impairment
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Blood glucose levels, HbA1c, liver function tests
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Limited data; use with caution
๐ Overdose Management
Symptomatic and supportive treatment; monitor blood glucose
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless near next dose; do not double dose