Glucarb 25 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Diabetes Type 2.
The correct dosage of Glucarb 25 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Glucarb 25 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Glucarb 25 Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Glucarb 25 Tablet is Safe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Glucarb 25 Tablet related warnings talks about Glucarb 25 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Glucarb 25 Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Glucarb 25 Tablet in conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Cirrhosis, Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Some other conditions that can be affected by Glucarb 25 Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Glucarb 25 Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Glucarb 25 Tablet is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Glucarb 25 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 Glucarb 25 Tablet is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Glucarb 25 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Glucarb is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Glucarb 25 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Glucarb on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Glucarb will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Glucarb 25 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Effects of Glucarb on kidney can be severe. It is not safe to use it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Glucarb 25 Tablet on the Liver?
Effects of Glucarb on the liver can be severe. It is not safe for use without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Glucarb 25 Tablet on the Heart?
Glucarb may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Glucarb 25 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Glucarb 25 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Glucarb 25 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Glucarb 25 Tablet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Glucarb 25 Tablet as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Glucarb 25 Tablet does not show any kind of adverse effect.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Glucarb 25 Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Glucarb 25 Tablet
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Glucarb 25 Tablet and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Glucarb 25 Tablet
Consumption of alcohol and Glucarb 25 Tablet together may have severe effects on your health.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Precose® (acarbose tablets)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 277