Glucotag M 25mg/500mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Glucotag M 25mg/500mg Tablet is an anti-diabetic drug used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. It helps control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.
Glucotag M 25mg/500mg Tablet should be taken with food. To get the most benefit, take it regularly at the same time each day. Your doctor will decide what dose is best for you, which may change depending on how it works and your blood sugar levels.
Keep taking this medicine, even if you feel well or your blood sugar levels are controlled. If you stop taking it without consulting your doctor, your blood sugar levels could rise, putting you at risk of kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, and limb loss. As your doctor advises, you should follow a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes.
This medicine's most common side effects may include flatulence, diarrhea, abdominal pain, fluid retention (edema), and increased liver enzymes. However, these are temporary and usually subside on their own. If these do not resolve or worry you, please consult your doctor. They might suggest ways to manage or treat your side effects if they are bothersome.
You should not take it if you have type 1 diabetes mellitus if you have diabetic ketoacidosis (high levels of acid in your blood), or if you have severe kidney or liver disease. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had heart disease. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your blood sugar levels should be checked regularly, and your doctor may advise blood tests to monitor your blood cell counts and liver function.
Uses of Glucotag M Tablet
Side effects of Glucotag M Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if youโre worried about them
Common side effects of Glucotag M
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Flatulence
How to use Glucotag M Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Glucotag M 25mg/500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Glucotag M Tablet works
Acarbose and metformin. Acarbose works by slowing down the breakdown of complex sugars into simpler sugars. This reduces the post-meal rise in blood sugar. Metformin lowers the production and absorption of sugar in your body and allows better use of existing insulin.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Glucotag M 25mg/500mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Glucotag M 25mg/500mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Glucotag M 25mg/500mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Glucotag M 25mg/500mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Glucotag M 25mg/500mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Glucotag M 25mg/500mg Tablet is recommended.
Use of Glucotag M 25mg/500mg Tablet is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function is advisable while you are taking this medicine.
Use of Glucotag M 25mg/500mg Tablet is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function is advisable while you are taking this medicine.
Liver
UNSAFE
Glucotag M 25mg/500mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Glucotag M Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Glucotag M 25mg/500mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- You have been prescribed this combination medicine as it can control blood sugar better than metformin alone.
- You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with Glucotag M 25mg/500mg Tablet.
- Take it with food to lower your chance of having an upset stomach.
- It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol, or if you delay or miss a meal.ย
- Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice if you experience hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool, pale skin, tremors, and anxiety.
- Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while taking this medicine.
- Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any deep or rapid breathing, persistent nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain, as Glucotag M 25mg/500mg Tablet may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis, which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood.
- Let your doctor know if you feel excessively thirsty, pass urine more frequently, or get tired easily. These are signs of very high blood sugar levels, and your treatment may need to be adjusted.
- Take it with food to lower your chance of having an upset stomach.
- It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.ย
- Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, and anxious feeling.
- Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while taking this medicine.
- Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any deep or rapid breathing, persistent nausea, vomiting or stomach pain as Glucotag M 25mg/500mg Tablet may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis, which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood.
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Therapeutic Class
ANTI DIABETIC
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