Manufacturer: Invision Medi Sciences Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition : Acarbose(25mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
(Inclusive of all taxes)
Acarex 25mg Tablet should be taken just before or along with the first few bites of the meal. The dose and how often you need it will be decided by your doctor so that you get the right amount to control your blood sugar levels. It may be increased gradually. Do not stop taking it without consulting your doctor. If you do, your blood sugar levels may increase and put you at risk of serious complications like kidney damage and blindness.
Acarbose is a complex oligosaccharide that acts as a competitive, reversible inhibitor of pancreatic alpha-amylase and membrane-bound intestinal alpha-glucoside hydrolase. Pancreatic alpha-amylase hydrolyzes complex carbohydrates to oligosaccharides in the small intestine.
Pharmacokinetics. Acarbose acts locally in the gastrointestinal tract on the surface of enterocytes. Only 2% of an oral acarbose dose is systemically absorbed, with a plasma half-life of 2 h. Acarbose is metabolized by the intestinal microbial flora and digestive enzymes and excreted in the stool.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Acarex
Flatulence
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
inflammatory bowel disease;
a blockage in your intestines;
a digestive disorder affecting your intestines;
intestinal ulcer (of your colon);
cirrhosis of the liver; or.
diabetic ketoacidosis (call your doctor for treatment with insulin).
Acarex 25mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Acarex 25mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Acarex 25mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Acarbose 25mg Tablet is used to treat people with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It helps lower blood sugar levels after meals. It belongs to a group of medicines known as alpha-glucosidase inhibitors. This medicine is usually prescribed in combination with other diabetes medications.
You may be more likely to have hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) if you take acarbose with other drugs that can raise blood sugar, such as:
isoniazid (for treating tuberculosis);
niacin (Advicor, Niaspan, Niacor, Simcor, Slo Niacin, and others), nicotine patches or gum;
birth control pills and other hormones;
Do not chew, crush or break it. Acarex 25mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Acarex 25mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines
Along with your regular doctor visit, you might also need regular check-ups with an eye clinic and a foot clinic as well.
Your doctor will also advise you to test for sugar in your blood using a home diabetes test kit regularly to check that your sugar level is being controlled.
Along with a healthy diet, indulge in light exercises regularly and quit smoking and drinking.
If you feel excessively thirsty, pass urine more frequently, and get tired easily, then let your doctor know. These are the signs of very high sugar levels in your blood and your treatment may need adjusting.
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) may occur if Acarex 25mg Tablet is taken along with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol, or on delaying/skipping a meal. Check your blood sugar levels and have a snack/sugar source for immediate relief.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Acarex 25mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Q. Does Acarex 25mg Tablet cause hypoglycemia?
Acarex 25mg Tablet does not cause hypoglycemia by itself though it has a glucose-lowering effect. However, a fall of blood sugar levels in the hypoglycemic range may occur when given along with other antidiabetic medicines or insulin. If this occurs, consult your doctor who may modify your dose accordingly.
Q. Why does Acarex 25mg Tablet cause flatulence?
Acarex 25mg Tablet blocks the digestion of carbohydrates which causes the accumulation of undigested carbohydrates in the colon. Bacterial fermentation of the accumulated carbohydrates causes intestinal gas, leading to flatulence and abdominal pain.
Q. Can Acarex 25mg Tablet cause diarrhea?
Yes, diarrhea is a common side effect of Acarex 25mg Tablet. However, this does not affect everybody. Any food containing carbohydrates, such as household sugar (cane sugar) can cause diarrhea and severe abdominal pain. If diarrhea persists or becomes severe, then contact your doctor immediately.
Q. When should Acarex 25mg Tablet be taken?
Acarex 25mg Tablet should be taken with your meals and should be swallowed whole with water or chewed with the first mouthful of food. The initial dose of Acarex 25mg Tablet is generally twice daily. The dose is then gradually increased to thrice daily.
Q. What if I forget to take Acarex 25mg Tablet?
If you forget to take a dose of Acarex 25mg Tablet, do not take the missed dose between meals. Wait for the scheduled dose and meal and continue taking your tablets as prescribed. Do not take the dose twice to make up for your forgotten tablets.
Q. What will happen if more than the recommended dose of Acarex 25mg Tablet is taken?
If you take more than the recommended dose of Acarex 25mg Tablet then it may cause temporary increase in flatulence (accumulation of gas), diarrhea, and abdominal discomfort. It is advised to avoid meals or drinks containing carbohydrates for the next 4-6 hours.
Q. Who should not take Acarex 25mg Tablet?
Acarex 25mg Tablet should be avoided by patients who are allergic to it, have severe liver disease, or have inflammation or ulceration of intestine (eg Crohn’s disease). The use of Acarex 25mg Tablet should also be restricted in patients who have an intestinal obstruction (cramping pain, vomiting, obstipation, and lack of flatus). In addition, patients who have a large hernia or an intestinal disease where food is not digested or absorbed properly should avoid Acarex 25mg Tablet. Along with that, Acarex 25mg Tablet should not be used by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Q. What will happen if more than the recommended dose of Acarex 25mg Tablet is taken?
If you take more than the recommended dose of Acarex 25mg Tablet then it may cause temporary increase in flatulence (accumulation of gas), diarrhea, and abdominal discomfort. It is advised to avoid meals or drinks containing carbohydrates for the next 4-6 hours.
