Acarbose 50mg +Metformin (ER) 500mg Tablets

Acarbose 50mg +Metformin (ER) 500mg Tablets

Acarbose 50 mg + Metformin 500 mg Tablet is an anti-diabetic medication, used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults, to control blood sugar levels in patients with diabetes.

Acarbose 50 mg + Metformin 500 mg Tablet should be taken with food. Dosage should be taken in the same amount of drug and at the same time every day to get the most benefit. Your healthcare expert will prescribe what dose is best for you, and this may change from time to time according to your health condition and how this medicine works as per your blood sugar level.

Benefits of Acarbose 50 mg + Metformin 500 mg Tablet

Acarbose 50 mg + Metformin 500 mg Tablet is an anti-diabetic medicine used in combination with other drugs to control high levels of blood glucose. The drug delays the digestion and absorption of glucose from the digestive tract, thereby retarding the increase in the blood glucose levels after eating. It also helps the body remove excess glucose from the body through urine.

Lowering blood glucose levels is an integral part of diabetes management and reduces the risk of getting serious complications of diabetes such as kidney or eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs.

How Does Acarbose 50 mg + Metformin 500 mg Tablet work?

Acarbose + Metformin is a mixture of two antidiabetic drugs: Acarbose and metformin. Acarbose acts by reducing the breakdown of complex sugars into simpler sugars. This decreases the post-meal rise in blood sugar. Metformin decreases the formation and absorption of sugar in your body and permits better use of existing insulin.

Side Effects:-

• Flatulence
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal pain
• Edema (swelling)
• Increased liver enzymes

Precautions:-

• Take it with food to reduce the chance of an upset stomach.
• It can cause hypoglycemia or low blood sugar levels if it is used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol, or if you delay or miss a meal.
• Carry sugary food or fruit juice with you all the time in case of hypoglycemic symptoms that may appear; these are cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremors, and feeling anxious.
• Regularly monitor your blood sugar level while on this medication.
• Tell your doctor right away if you have any of the following symptoms of lactic acidosis: deep rapid breathing, persistent nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain Acarbose + Metformin can cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis, which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood.

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ):-

Q. What is Acarbose + Metformin used for?

Acarbose + Metformin is a prescribed medicine that is used to regulate blood sugar in the bodies of people who suffer from type 2 diabetes. It slows down the digestion of carbohydrates in the digestive system, delaying its absorption into the bloodstream, thus preventing and avoiding blood sugar surges after food intake.

Q. How does Acarbose + Metformin work?

Acarbose + Metformin is an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor, and it works by stopping the enzymes of the small intestine gut which split complex carbohydrates into simple sugars. It thus decreases the absorption of glucose into the blood and controls blood glucose to normal conditions. 

Q. Can I take Acarbose + Metformin with other drugs?

Acarbose + Metformin interacts with other drugs, including drugs for diabetes and drugs that regulate blood sugar. Tell your doctor about all the drugs you are taking before you begin taking Acarbose + Metformin.