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What is Acarbose used for?
Acarbose is used to manage blood sugar levels and to control it in people with type 2 diabetes.
How does Acarbose work?
This medicine slows down the breakdown and absorption of carbohydrates in the intestines. Thus, there is no sudden spike in blood glucose levels that happens mostly after taking food (postprandial hyperglycemia).
What are the Acarbose ingredients and available forms?
The active component is acarbose. The inactive ingredients are colloidal silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, and corn starch (or maize starch). As noted, this medicine is available in a tablet format.
How long does the treatment with Acarbose last?
There is no specific duration of how long you should take Acarbose as it is useful in managing chronic type 2 diabetes. The medicine duration of intake will be decided by the healthcare professional.
What are the Acarbose benefits?
Here are the Acarbose benefits:
What is the Acarbose dosage and administration?
The standard dose is a 25mg tablet consumed orally with water three times a day after food.
What are the Acarbose side effects?
The common side effects are bloating, gastrointestinal issues, stomach pain, nausea, abdominal pain, and intestinal gas.
What are Acarbose precautions and contraindications?
Caution and medical supervision must be undertaken by people with kidney disease, pregnancy and lactation, liver disease, and hepatitis. Do not take this medicine if you have inflammatory bowel disease, diabetic ketoacidosis, or intestinal obstruction.
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