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Apribose 0.2 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Diabetes Type 2.
The right dosage of Apribose 0.2 mg Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apribose 0.2 mg Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Rash, Flatulence, Diarrhoea. Some other side effects of Apribose 0.2 mg Tablet have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Apribose 0.2 mg Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Apribose 0.2 mg Tablet's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Apribose 0.2 mg Tablet related warnings talks about Apribose 0.2 mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Apribose 0.2 mg Tablet is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Digestive Disorders, Intestinal Obstruction, Allergy are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Apribose 0.2 mg Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Apribose 0.2 mg Tablet with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Apribose 0.2 mg Tablet is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Apribose 0.2 mg Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Apribose 0.2 mg Tablet is used -
Severe
Mild
Common
Is the use of Apribose 0.2 mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Apribose. If you are pregnant, do not take Apribose without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Apribose 0.2 mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Apribose may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Apribose 0.2 mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Apribose has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Apribose 0.2 mg Tablet on the Liver?
Use of Apribose may be dangerous for the liver. Do not use it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Apribose 0.2 mg Tablet on the Heart?
Apribose may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Apribose 0.2 mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Apribose 0.2 mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Apribose 0.2 mg Tablet.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Apribose 0.2 mg Tablet will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Apribose 0.2 mg Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Apribose 0.2 mg Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Apribose 0.2 mg Tablet
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Apribose 0.2 mg Tablet and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Apribose 0.2 mg Tablet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Apribose 0.2 mg Tablet with alcohol will be.
No, Apribose does not cause weight loss. It has not been reported by a patient who is taking this medicine. However, if you experience weight loss after taking this drug then it might be due to some other reason.
Take Apribose as advised by your doctor. It can be taken orally three times daily immediately before each meal. Precautions must be taken in patients with improper liver or kidney function.
Yes, Apribose can cause some sleep problems. The exact cause of sleep problems is still not clear. It is best to consult your doctor if you experience sleepiness after consuming medicine.
Yes, Apribose can cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). However, this can also occur if you delay or miss a meal, drink alcohol, exercise more than usual, can't eat due to stomach upset, and taking other antidiabetic medicine with voglibose. So, regular monitoring of blood glucose level is needed and be cautious of symptoms of hypoglycemia. It is best to consult your doctor if you feel any unwanted effects.
Apribose should be taken as long as needed or take it as directed by doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
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