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Glucobay M50 Tablet

by Bayer Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Salt CompositionAcarbose (50mg) + Metformin (500mg)

₹187₹169

(strip of 10 tablets)

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Introduction to Glucobay M50 Tablet

Glucobay M50 Tablet should be taken with food. Take it regularly at the same time each day to get the most benefit. Your doctor will decide what dose is best for you and this may change from time to time according to how it is working according to your blood sugar levels.

Keep taking this medicine, even if you feel well or your blood sugar levels are controlled. If you stop it without consulting your doctor, your blood sugar levels could rise and put you at risk of kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems and loss of limbs. Remember that it is only part of a treatment program that should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes.

This medicine may cause side effects like nausea, taste change, loss of appetite, flatulence, stomach pain, diarrhea, and skin rash. However, these are temporary and usually subside on their own. If these do not resolve or worry you, please consult your doctor. Your doctor might suggest ways of dealing with your side effects or treating them if they are bothersome.

You should not take it if you have type 1 diabetes mellitus, if you have diabetic ketoacidosis (high levels of acid in your blood), or if you have severe kidney or liver disease. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had heart disease. It may not be suitable. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your blood sugar levels should be checked regularly and your doctor may also advise blood tests to monitor your blood cell counts and liver function.

Safety Advice for Glucobay M50 Tablet

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It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Glucobay M50 Tablet.

Glucobay M50 Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby however, there are limited human studies.

Glucobay M50 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Glucobay M50 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Glucobay M50 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.<BR>Use of Glucobay M50 Tablet is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advisable while you are taking this medicine.

Glucobay M50 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Glucobay M50 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.<BR>Glucobay M50 Tablet is generally started with low dose in patients with mild to moderate liver disease and its use is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

How Glucobay M50 Tablet works

Glucobay M50 Tablet is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Acarbose and metformin. Acarbose works by slowing down the breakdown of complex sugars into simpler sugars. This reduces the post-meal rise in blood sugar. Metformin lowers the production and absorption of sugar in your body and allows better use of existing insulin.

How To Use Glucobay M50 Tablet

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. Glucobay M50 Tablet is to be taken with food.

Benefits Of Glucobay M50 Tablet

Glucobay M50 Tablet is a medicine that helps to control high blood glucose (sugar) levels. It helps to slow down the breaking down of food in our intestine to simple glucose (sugar), thereby decreasing the rise in blood glucose levels after meals. It also helps get rid of extra glucose from your body through urine. Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control the level, you will reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems and loss of limbs. <br>Glucobay M50 Tablet will reduce the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease if you have type 2 diabetes and already have cardiovascular disease. Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life. You should keep using it for as long as it is prescribed because it is protecting your future health.

Side Effects Of Glucobay M50 Tablet

Nausea
Taste change
Loss of appetite
Flatulence
Diarrhea
Stomach pain
Skin rash

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FAQ's on Glucobay M50 Tablet

What is acarbose 50 mg used for?

Acarbose is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems.

What is the benefit of taking metformin at night?

The administration of metformin, as glucophage retard, at bedtime instead of supper time may improve diabetes control by reducing morning hyperglycemia.

Which diabetes drug is best?

However, metformin remains the recommended first-line drug. It not only lowers blood sugar, Pantalone said, but also carries a low risk of hypoglycemia (potentially dangerous drops in blood sugar).

What is glucobay used for?

Glucobay tablets contain the active drug acarbose. They are used for the treatment of diabetes. Glucobay helps to control your blood sugar levels in conjunction with diet, exercise, weight loss and other measures by slowing down the digestion of carbohydrates (complex sugars) from your diet.

When should I take glucobay?

How and when to take Glucobay. Acarbose tablets should be chewed with your first mouthful of food, or swallowed whole with a little liquid immediately before eating. The recommended starting dose is 50 mg once a day, while the maximum dose is 100 mg three times daily.

What should you not eat when taking metformin?

According to the University of Michigan, you should avoid eating high-fiber foods after taking metformin. This is because fiber can bind to drugs and lower their concentration. Metformin levels decrease when taken with large amounts of fiber (greater than 30 grams per day).

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