Stabose is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Diabetes Type 2.
The optimal dosage of Stabose is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Stabose also has some side effects, the most common being Rash, Flatulence, Diarrhoea. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Stabose can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Stabose go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Stabose's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Stabose's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Stabose is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Digestive Disorders, Intestinal Obstruction, Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Stabose are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Stabose may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Stabose is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Stabose 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 Stabose is used -
Severe
Mild
Common
Is the use of Stabose safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Stabose. If you are pregnant, do not take Stabose without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Stabose safe during breastfeeding?
Stabose may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Stabose on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Stabose on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Stabose on the Liver?
Effects of Stabose on the liver can be severe. It is not safe for use without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Stabose on the Heart?
Stabose may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Stabose 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 Stabose unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Stabose habit forming or addictive?
Stabose is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Stabose does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, Stabose is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Stabose is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Stabose
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Stabose and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Stabose
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Stabose with alcohol will be.
Yes, Stabose 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.
Take Stabose 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, Stabose is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as dizziness, nausea, and vomiting. If you experience any discomfort after taking this medicine then inform your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Stabose 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.
Stabose 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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