Glucobay M 25 Tablet 10s

Acarbose is a medication prescribed to manage type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults It works by slowing down the breakdown of sugar after meals thereby preventing sudden increases in blood sugar levels Metformin another medication used alongside acarbose reduces sugar production in the body and improves insulin utilization It is important to follow the dosage and duration of treatment recommended by your doctor

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ACARJOHN 25MG/500MG TABLET 10S

Acarbose (25mg) + Metformin (500mg)

Related Faqs

Does Piorest affect liver?

Yes, Piorest may cause an increase in liver enzymes and treatment with Piorest should be stopped if liver enzymes increase. Hence, levels of liver enzymes should be periodically checked while on treatment with Piorest. Piorest should not be prescribed to patients with liver disease.

Can Piorest cause bladder cancer?

Piorest may increase the risk of bladder cancer, though it is very rare. Immediately consult your doctor if you experience blood in your urine, pain when urinating or a sudden need to urinate, during treatment with Piorest. Piorest should not be used in patients with a prior history of bladder cancer or having bladder cancer.

Can Piorest cause weight gain?

Piorest commonly causes weight gain which may be dose related. The reason for this weight gain could be fat accumulation. While, in heart failure patients it could be due to water retention in the body. Therefore, it is important to monitor weight in heart failure cases.

Can you take Olitaz and metformin together?

Yes, Olitaz can be used with metformin where sufficient blood sugar management was not possible with metformin alone. This combination of medicines can be used in adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and overweight patients with poor blood sugar control.