It works by decreasing the absorption of glucose in the small intestine by inhibiting the chemical substance that converts starch to glucose.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Glucobay tablet 50 mg 3_10?s

Yellow colored eyes or skin severe

Abdominal pain

Diarrhea

Flatulence

Nausea or Vomiting

Uses of Glucobay tablet 50 mg 3_10?s
What is it prescribed for?

Nausea or Vomiting
Glucobay tablet 50 mg 3_10?s is used to control blood sugar levels in adults with Type II Diabetes Mellitus.

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

Onset of action
The peak effect of this medicine can be observed in 1 hour.

Duration of Effect
The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 4 to 6 hours.

Safe with Alchohol?
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended in the patients with diabetes due to increase in the risk of altered blood glucose levels. Frequent monitoring of blood glucose levels is necessary and proper diet should be maintained for better diabetic control.

Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendencies were reported

Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women.

Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended in breastfeeding women.

When not to use?

This medicine is not recommended in breastfeeding women.
Glucobay tablet 50 mg 3_10?s is not recommended in the patients with known allergy.

Gastrointestinal disease
Glucobay tablet 50 mg 3_10?s is not recommended in the patients with any history of gastrointestinal disease like inflammatory bowel disease, colonic ulceration or any intestinal obstruction.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Glucobay tablet 50 mg 3_10?s is not recommended in the patients with any history of gastrointestinal disease like inflammatory bowel disease, colonic ulceration or any intestinal obstruction.
This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women.

Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended in breastfeeding women.

General Warnings

Low blood glucose levels
The risk of low blood glucose levels is more when taken with other antidiabetic medicines. Frequent monitoring of blood glucose levels is necessary. Dose adjustments are to be made if necessary.

Impaired liver function
Glucobay tablet 50 mg 3_10?s is reported to cause an increase in the liver enzymes like AST or AST. Frequent monitoring of liver function tests is necessary. Dose adjustments are to be made if necessary.

Gastrointestinal diseases
Glucobay tablet 50 mg 3_10?s is not recommended in the patients with any gastrointestinal diseases like inflammatory bowel disease, colonic ulceration, partial intestinal obstruction or any chronic intestinal disease.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Interactions
Interaction with Medicines

Aripiprazole moderate

Gatifloxacin severe

Furosemide moderate

Corticosteroids moderate

Disease interactions

severe
is not recommended in the patients with primary cirrhosis. Inform the doctor if you have a history of liver injury. An alternate medicine should be considered based on the clinical condition.

severe
Glucobay tablet 50 mg 3_10?s is not recommended in the patients with diabetic ketoacidosis. Inform the doctor if you have a history of diabetic ketoacidosis. An alternate medicine should be considered based on the clinical condition.

severe
Glucobay tablet 50 mg 3_10?s is not recommended in the patients with inflammatory bowel disease or any chronic intestinal disease. Inform the doctor if you are suffering from any gastrointestinal disease. An alternate medicine should be considered based on the clinical condition.

General Instructions

Take Glucobay tablet 50 mg 3_10?s as prescribed by the doctor. The dose is likely to change based on your body’s response to the therapy. It is advisable to undergo blood sugar tests at regular intervals. You should always carry a sugar candy to overcome unexpected lowered blood sugar levels. The schedule and duration of use should not be changed without consulting a doctor.

Other details

To be taken with food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

References

practo.com –
Acarbose [Internet].
Available from: https://www.practo.com/medicine-info/acarbose-2-api
[cited 29 August 2019].
16 Nov 2017

dailymed.nlm.nih.gov –
Acarbose Tablets [Internet].
Available from: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=6c2db888-775c-4baf-a1b4-1cfa63b83357
[cited 29 August 2019].
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