GLUCOBAY M 25MG/500MG TAB

Overview

GLUCOBAY M 25MG/500MG TAB is a Schedule G drug.

GLUCOBAY M 25MG/500MG TAB is composed of: METFORMIN (500.0 MG), ACARBOSE (25.0 MG)

Metformin is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels.Metformin is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.It works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying sugar (glucose) absorption from intestines and increasing the body’s sensitivity to insulin.

Acarbose slows the digestion of carbohydrates in the body, which helps control blood sugar levels. Acarbose is used together with diet and exercise to treat type 2 diabetes. Stomach pain, diarrhea, flatulence are the side  effects associated with Acarbose.

Usage

METFORMIN is generally used to treat: Diabetes Type 2
METFORMIN can address symptoms like: Eyes Blurred Vision, Feet Burn, Weight Loss (unintentional)

ACARBOSE is generally used to treat: Diabetes Type 2, Diabetes Mellitus

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

GLUCOBAY M 25MG/500MG TAB is generally taken With Food.

Precautions for GLUCOBAY M 25MG/500MG TAB and its Constituents

• You should not use metformin if you have severe kidney disease or diabetic ketoacidosis.
• You should not use metformin if you are allergic to it.
• Take metformin exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
• Take metformin with a meal.
• Do not crush, chew, or break an extended-release tablet. Swallow the tablet whole.
• Your blood sugar will need to be checked often, and you may need other blood tests at your doctor’s office.
• Your doctor may have you take extra vitamin B12 while you are taking this medicine.
• It may lead to dehydration; drink plenty of water to avoid this problem.
• Avoid excess dosage.

• Take each dose with the first bite of each main meal.
• In case of overdose, do not eat or drink anything containing carbohydrates for the next 4 to 6 hours.

Symptoms of Overdosage

ACARBOSE over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing

Common Side-Effects

METFORMIN : Diarrhoea, Joint Pain, Skin Rash, Anxiety, Depression, Night Terrors, Seizure, Change In Stools, Unusual Taste In Mouth, Abdomen Discomfort, Cough, Fever, Chills, Body Discomfort, Lower Back Pain, Drowsiness, Chest Discomfort, Confusion, Pale Skin, Labored Breathing, Head Headache, Body Excessive Sweating, Slurred Speech, Shortness Of Breath, Fatigue (tiredness), Body Loss Of Movement, Runny Nose, Sneezing
ACARBOSE : Diarrhoea, Constipation, Abdomen Pain, Abdomen Bloating Or Fullness, Increased Passing Gas

Serious Side-Effects

METFORMIN : Indigestion, Heartburn, Breathlessness, Eyes Blurred Vision, Rapid Breathing, Pain With Urination, Belching, Abdomen Bloating Or Fullness, Increased Passing Gas, Loss Of Appetite, Abdomen Upset Stomach
ACARBOSE : Hepatitis, Body Itching, Face Swelling, Swollen Lips, Swollen Tongue, Body Bruising, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Loss Of Appetite

Rare Side-Effects

METFORMIN : Difficulty Concentrating, Unusual Behavior, Restless (tossing And Turning) Sleep
ACARBOSE : Jaundice, Eyes Yellow Eyes

Disease Interactions

ACARBOSE can interfere with: Cirrhosis, Renal Failure, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Drug Induced Liver Disease

Technical Classification

METFORMIN is categorized as: NON-SULFONYLUREAS / ANTIDIABETIC AGENTS / METABOLIC AGENTS
ACARBOSE is categorized as: ALPHA-GLUCOSIDASE INHIBITORS / ANTIDIABETIC AGENTS / METABOLIC AGENTS

Available Alternatives for GLUCOBAY M 25MG/500MG TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

GLUCOBAY M 25MG/500MG TAB

INR 80.5 for 10 TABLETS

METFORMIN 500.0 MG, ACARBOSE 25.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

DIABOSE M 50MG/500MG TAB	INR 75 for 10 TABLETS	METFORMIN 500.0 MG, ACARBOSE 50.0 MG
GLUCOBAY M 50MG/500MG TAB	INR 122.5 for 10 TABLETS	METFORMIN 500.0 MG, ACARBOSE 50.0 MG