MINERVA 50MG TAB

Overview

MINERVA 50MG TAB is a Schedule H drug.

MINERVA 50MG TAB is composed of: MIGLITOL (50.0 MG)

Miglitol delays the digestion of carbohydrates (forms of sugar) in your body. This decreases the amount of sugar that passes into your blood after a meal and prevents periods of hyperglycemia (high blood sugar).Miglitol is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.It slows the breakdown and absorption of sugars and results in decreased blood sugar after meals.

Usage

MIGLITOL is generally used to treat: Diabetes Type 2
MIGLITOL can address symptoms like: Increased Thirst, Eyes Blurred Vision, Fatigue (tiredness), Frequent Urination, Weight Gain

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

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

How Do I Take It?

MINERVA 50MG TAB is generally taken With Food.

Precautions for MINERVA 50MG TAB and its Constituents

• You should not use miglitol if you are allergic to it.
• Miglitol is usually taken 3 times per day at the start of a meal. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results.
• Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.Take each dose with the first bite of a main meal.
• Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
• Do not take, if you have diabetic ketoacidosis
• Do not take, if you have cirrhosis.
• Do not take, if you have inflammatory bowel disease, colonic ulceration, or partial intestinal obstruction.
• You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with Miglitol.

Common Side-Effects

MIGLITOL : Diarrhoea, Flatulence, Skin Rash, Gas, Abdomen Discomfort, Loose Motion, Abdomen Pain

Serious Side-Effects

MIGLITOL : Hypoglycemia, Increased Passing Gas, Dizziness, Body Excessive Sweating, Nervousness, Restless Or Irritability, Mouth Numbness, Depressed Mood, Eyes Blurred Vision, Pale Skin, Weakness (generalized), Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Hands Tingling

Rare Side-Effects

MIGLITOL : Constipation, Bloody Or Red Colored Stools

Disease Interactions

MIGLITOL can interfere with: Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Intestinal Obstruction, Ulcer, Gastric, Colitis, Acute Renal Failure

Technical Classification

MIGLITOL is categorized as: ALPHA-GLUCOSIDASE INHIBITORS / ANTIDIABETIC AGENTS / METABOLIC AGENTS

Available Alternatives for MINERVA 50MG TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

EUGLITOL 50MG TAB	INR 90 for 10 TABLETS	MIGLITOL 50.0 MG
GLOCK 50MG TAB	INR 94.66 for 10 TABLETS	MIGLITOL 50.0 MG
GLYBLOC 50MG TAB	INR 92.2 for 10 TABLETS	MIGLITOL 50.0 MG
MIGLIT 50MG TAB	INR 108 for 10 TABLETS	MIGLITOL 50.0 MG
MIGNAR 50MG TAB	INR 255.4 for 15 TABLETS	MIGLITOL 50.0 MG
MINERVA 50MG TAB	INR 90 for 10 TABLETS	MIGLITOL 50.0 MG
MISOBIT 50 TAB	INR 154.5 for 10 TABLETS	MIGLITOL 50.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

EUGLITOL 25MG TAB	INR 50 for 10 TABLETS	MIGLITOL 25.0 MG
GLOCK 25MG TAB	INR 52.75 for 10 TABLETS	MIGLITOL 25.0 MG
GLYBLOC 25MG TAB	INR 51.22 for 10 TABLETS	MIGLITOL 25.0 MG
MIGLIT 25MG TAB	INR 59.16 for 10 TABLETS	MIGLITOL 25.0 MG
MIGLITOL		MIGLITOL
MIGNAR 25MG TAB	INR 167.5 for 15 TABLETS	MIGLITOL 25.0 MG
MIGNAR MF 500MG/50MG TAB	INR 183 for 10 TABLETS	METFORMIN 500.0 MG, MIGLITOL 50.0 MG
MIGNAR25-MF TAB	INR 115 for 10 TABLETS	METFORMIN 500.0 MG, MIGLITOL 25.0 MG
MINERVA 25MG TAB	INR 50.31 for 10 TABLETS	MIGLITOL 25.0 MG
MISOBIT 25 TAB	INR 94.5 for 10 TABLETS	MIGLITOL 25.0 MG