Acarbose 50mg Tablet

Acarbose 50mg Tablet – GLUCOCRED-50 tablet is made up of the drug named Acarbose which is an anti-diabetic medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. People with type 2 diabetes can’t make enough insulin, or the insulin they produce can’t do its job in the body (insulin resistance). Middle-aged or older people are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes, also known as adult-onset diabetes. It is added to diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes. Acarbose is an anti-diabetic drug. It inhibits pancreatic enzymes responsible for breaking down complex sugars into simple sugars like glucose. This prevents blood glucose levels from rising too high immediately after a meal.

Uses of Acarbose 50mg Tablet

Acarbose 50mg Tablet is an anti-diabetic medicine that is used to treat type 2 diabetes, especially in those patients who can’t control their blood sugar levels by doing exercise and diet. These medicines are used alone or in combination with other anti-diabetic drugs.
Acarbose inhibits the activity of intestinal enzymes that break down complex sugars and starch into simple sugars. Thereby, delayed absorption of sugar into the blood reduces abnormally high blood sugar levels after meals. Controlling blood sugar levels is important to prevent further complications of diabetes, such as eye problems, kidney damage, vision damage, and organ loss.

Precaution to use for Acarbose 50mg Tablet

• Before taking Acarbose 50mg Tablet, you should tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems. Don’t take this medicine if you have inflammation or ulceration in the bowel, as this medicine can worsen the condition.
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult with their doctor first before taking the Acarbose 50mg Tablet.
• Also, tell your doctor if you are taking other medicines with Acarbose 50mg Tablet to make sure you are safe.
• While you are taking Acarbose 50 mg Tablet, you should avoid excessive alcohol intake as it may increase the risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels).

Directions to use for Acarbose 50mg Tablet

Acarbose 50mg tablet should be taken before or with the first few meals. Your doctor will decide how much to give and how often you need it so that you get the right amount to control your blood sugar levels. It may be slowly increasing. Don’t stop taking it without consulting your doctor. If you do, your blood sugar levels will spike, and you will be at risk for serious complications such as kidney damage and blindness.

Possible Side Effects of Acarbose 50mg Tablet

• The common side effects of the Acarbose 50mg tablet are gastrointestinal discomfort and flatulence. , so consult with your doctor if you are experiencing one of them.
• Acarbose 50mg tablet by itself doesn’t cause low blood sugar levels; however, if you are using other anti-diabetic medicines, then it can cause hypoglycemia.
• Hypoglycemia episodes can be treated by taking plain glucose. Table sugar and common sugar will not help to treat the low blood sugar levels if you are taking Acarbose 50mg Tablet.