Acarbose + Metformin Benefits & Uses

Acarbose + Metformin is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Diabetes Type 2

Acarbose + Metformin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 500 mg metformin and 50 mg acarbose
Geriatric	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 500 mg metformin and 50 mg acarbose

Acarbose + Metformin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Acarbose + Metformin is used -

Severe

Blurred vision

Moderate

Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
Increased Liver Enzymes
Palpitations (fluttering in chest)
Chest Pain

Mild

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पेट दर्द
Diarrhoea
Nausea or vomiting
Altered taste
Loss of appetite
Headache
Dyspepsia

Common

Stomach Upset
Difficulty urinating

Acarbose + Metformin Related Warnings

Is the use of Acarbose + Metformin safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can consume [medicine]. Though Acarbose + Metformin has mild side effects when taken during pregnany
Is the use of Acarbose + Metformin safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Acarbose + Metformin. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Acarbose + Metformin on the Kidneys?

Acarbose + Metformin does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Acarbose + Metformin on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Acarbose + Metformin on the liver.
What is the effect of Acarbose + Metformin on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Acarbose + Metformin for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Acarbose + Metformin with Other Drugs

Acarbose + Metformin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Leflunomide

Gatifloxacin

Diatrizoic Acid

Gatifloxacin

Moderate

Formoterol,Budesonide

Gemifloxacin

Formoterol

Ciprofloxacin

Etonogestrel

Ethinyl Estradiol

Amiloride

Digoxin

Morphine

Quinidine

Ranitidine

Vancomycin

Triamterene

Acarbose + Metformin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Acarbose + Metformin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Stomach Infection
Liver Cirrhosis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Anemia
Shock
Heart Failure
Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)
Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Acarbose + Metformin

Is this Acarbose + Metformin habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Acarbose + Metformin.

Acarbose + Metformin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Acarbose + Metformin

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Acarbose + Metformin, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Acarbose + Metformin

Taking alcohol with Acarbose + Metformin can be dangerous.