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Prandial is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Diabetes Type 2.
The correct dosage of Prandial depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Prandial include Rash, Flatulence, Diarrhoea. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Prandial can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Prandial normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Prandial's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. It is important to know if Prandial has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Prandial related warnings section.
Prandial 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. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Prandial contraindications section.
Besides this, Prandial may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Prandial is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Prandial 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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Is the use of Prandial safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Prandial. If you are pregnant, do not take Prandial without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Prandial safe during breastfeeding?
Prandial should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Prandial on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Prandial on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Prandial on the Liver?
Prandial can cause side effects that could harm the liver. So medical advice before taking it is necessary.
What is the effect of Prandial on the Heart?
Prandial may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Prandial should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Prandial unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Prandial habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Prandial is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Prandial since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Prandial only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Prandial is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Prandial
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Prandial, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Prandial
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Prandial.
Yes, Prandial can cause night sweat, the exact mechanism of sweating is not known. But some research suggests that it causes hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) especially at night which leads to night sweats. You need to monitor your blood glucose level regularly and talk to your doctor as your dose may need to be adjusted.
Prandial is the brand name for voglibose. It is an oral antidiabetic drug that belongs to the class of medicine called alpha-glucosidase inhibitor. It is used in single or combined with other drugs to treat diabetes.
Yes, Prandial can be taken with gliclazide. No harmful interactions are reported between them. However, It is best to consult your doctor if you are experiencing any unpleasant side effects.
Prandial contain voglibose. It works by inhibiting the enzyme (alpha-glucosidase) that reduces the rate of digestion of complex carbohydrates. Less glucose is absorbed because the carbohydrates are not broken down into glucose molecules. Hence in this way, Prandial reduces blood sugar levels.
Prandial itself does not cause alopecia ( hair loss). However, the conditions treated by Prandial, type 2 diabetes and PCOS, often list hair loss as a possible symptom.
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References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 277