Glucobay 50 Tablet
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Product introduction
Glucobay 50 Tablet is used to treat people with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It helps lower blood sugar levels after meals. It belongs to a group of medicines known as alpha-glucosidase inhibitors. This medicine is usually prescribed in combination with other diabetes medications.
Glucobay 50 Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It should be taken just before meals as it lowers the post-meal blood sugar levels. This prevents the long-term complications of diabetes mellitus. Use of Glucobay 50 Tablet along with a proper diet and exercise results in better blood sugar control. Initially, it may cause side effects such as stomach pain, bloating, and gas, but these get better with time.
Glucobay 50 Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It should be taken just before meals as it lowers the post-meal blood sugar levels. This prevents the long-term complications of diabetes mellitus. Use of Glucobay 50 Tablet along with a proper diet and exercise results in better blood sugar control. Initially, it may cause side effects such as stomach pain, bloating, and gas, but these get better with time.
Uses of Glucobay Tablet
Benefits of Glucobay Tablet
In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Glucobay 50 Tablet is a medicine that helps to control high blood glucose (sugar) levels when given in combination with other anti-diabetics. It works by slowing down the digestion and absorption of glucose (carbohydrates) from your digestive tract, thereby decreasing the rise in blood glucose levels immediately after meals.
Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes and reduces the risk of getting serious complications of diabetes such as kidney or eye damage, nerve problems and loss of limbs.
This medicine will also reduce the risk of death 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.
Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes and reduces the risk of getting serious complications of diabetes such as kidney or eye damage, nerve problems and loss of limbs.
This medicine will also reduce the risk of death 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.
Side effects of Glucobay Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Glucobay
- Gastrointestinal discomfort
- Flatulence
How to use Glucobay 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 50 Tablet is to be taken with food.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Glucobay 50 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Glucobay 50 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Glucobay 50 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Glucobay 50 Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Glucobay 50 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Glucobay 50 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Glucobay 50 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Glucobay 50 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Glucobay 50 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Glucobay 50 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Glucobay 50 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Use of Glucobay 50 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
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Quick tips
- Along with your regular doctor visit, you might also need regular check-ups with an eye clinic and a foot clinic as well.
- Your doctor will also advise you to test for sugar in your blood using a home diabetes test kit regularly to check that your sugar level is being controlled.
- Along with a healthy diet, indulge in light exercises regularly and quit smoking and drinking.
- If you feel excessively thirsty, pass urine more frequently, and get tired easily, then let your doctor know. These are the signs of very high sugar levels in your blood and your treatment may need adjusting.
- Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) may occur if Glucobay 50 Tablet is taken along with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol, or on delaying/skipping a meal. Check your blood sugar levels and have a snack/sugar source for immediate relief.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Aminocyclitol glycosides
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI DIABETIC
Action Class
Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Glucobay 50 Tablet
Once A Day
47%
Twice A Day
33%
Thrice A Day
20%
What are you using Glucobay Tablet for?
Type 2 diabet*
100%
*Type 2 diabetes
How much was the improvement?
Average
33%
Poor
33%
Excellent
33%
What were the side-effects while using Glucobay 50 Tablet?
No Side Effec*
75%
Skin rash
25%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Glucobay Tablet?
With food
100%
Please rate Glucobay 50 Tablet on price
Expensive
83%
Average
17%
FAQs
Does Glucobay 50 Tablet cause hypoglycemia?
Glucobay 50 Tablet does not cause hypoglycemia by itself though it has a glucose-lowering effect. However, a fall of blood sugar levels in the hypoglycemic range may occur when given along with other antidiabetic medicines or insulin. If this occurs, consult your doctor who may modify your dose accordingly.
Why does Glucobay 50 Tablet cause flatulence?
Glucobay 50 Tablet blocks the digestion of carbohydrates which causes the accumulation of undigested carbohydrates in the colon. Bacterial fermentation of the accumulated carbohydrates causes intestinal gas, leading to flatulence and abdominal pain.
Can Glucobay 50 Tablet cause diarrhea?
Yes, diarrhea is a common side effect of Glucobay 50 Tablet. However, this does not affect everybody. Any food containing carbohydrates, such as household sugar (cane sugar) can cause diarrhea and severe abdominal pain. If diarrhea persists or becomes severe, then contact your doctor immediately.
When should Glucobay 50 Tablet be taken?
Glucobay 50 Tablet should be taken with your meals and should be swallowed whole with water or chewed with the first mouthful of food. The initial dose of Glucobay 50 Tablet is generally twice daily. The dose is then gradually increased to thrice daily.
What if I forget to take Glucobay 50 Tablet?
If you forget to take a dose of Glucobay 50 Tablet, do not take the missed dose between meals. Wait for the scheduled dose and meal and continue taking your tablets as prescribed. Do not take the dose twice to make up for your forgotten tablets.
What will happen if more than the recommended dose of Glucobay 50 Tablet is taken?
If you take more than the recommended dose of Glucobay 50 Tablet then it may cause temporary increase in flatulence (accumulation of gas), diarrhea, and abdominal discomfort. It is advised to avoid meals or drinks containing carbohydrates for the next 4-6 hours.
Who should not take Glucobay 50 Tablet?
Glucobay 50 Tablet should be avoided by patients who are allergic to it, have severe liver disease, or have inflammation or ulceration of intestine (eg Crohn’s disease). The use of Glucobay 50 Tablet should also be restricted in patients who have an intestinal obstruction (cramping pain, vomiting, obstipation, and lack of flatus). In addition, patients who have a large hernia or an intestinal disease where food is not digested or absorbed properly should avoid Glucobay 50 Tablet. Along with that, Glucobay 50 Tablet should not be used by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
What will happen if more than the recommended dose of Glucobay 50 Tablet is taken?
If you take more than the recommended dose of Glucobay 50 Tablet then it may cause temporary increase in flatulence (accumulation of gas), diarrhea, and abdominal discomfort. It is advised to avoid meals or drinks containing carbohydrates for the next 4-6 hours.
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Name: Bayer Zydus Pharma Pvt Ltd
Address: Bayer House, Central Avenue, Hiranandani Estate, Thane (west) Thane 400607 India
Country of origin: India
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