Drug family: Oral antidiabetic
This medication is a generic of GLUCOR
IN WHICH CASE IS THE DRUG ACARBOSE ARROW LAB PRESCRIBED?
This medication is an antidiabetic . It acts locally in the intestine by delaying and decreasing the absorption of carbohydrates formed from several molecules, such as ordinary sugar ( sucrose ) or starch. It has no effect on simple sugars such as glucose.
It is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes , in addition to the diet, alone or in combination with other antidiabetics (metformin and/or sulfonylurea ) .
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PRESENTATIONS OF THE DRUG ACARBOSE ARROW LAB
The prices mentioned do not take into account the pharmacist's " dispensing fees ".
COMPOSITION OF THE DRUG ACARBOSE ARROW LAB
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CONTRAINDICATIONS OF THE DRUG ACARBOSE ARROW LAB
digestion and absorption disorder, inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal hernia, predisposition to bowel obstruction;
severe kidney failure ;
liver failure .
ATTENTION
A regular measurement of transaminases is recommended during the first 6 to 12 months of treatment. In the event of an increase in the level of transaminases , discontinuation of treatment may be necessary.
In case of hypoglycemia caused by another anti- diabetic drug , taking ordinary sugar ( sucrose ) may not be effective. It is preferable to absorb glucose: ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
If intestinal obstruction is suspected (severe abdominal pain in a person with a history of abdominal surgery), treatment should be discontinued.
INTERACTIONS OF THE DRUG ACARBOSE BIOGARAN WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES
This medicine may interact with medicines for digestive disorders containing charcoal or enzyme extracts (amylase, pancreatin) and medicines containing neomycin, colestyramine or digoxin.
FERTILITY, PREGNANCY AND LACTATION
PREGNANCY :
Diabetes in pregnancy requires treatment with insulin . If pregnancy occurs while taking this medication, consult your doctor promptly to change your treatment.
FEEDING WITH MILK :
The data currently available do not make it possible to know whether this medicine passes into breast milk; it is not recommended for breastfeeding women.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND DOSAGE OF THE DRUG ACARBOSE ARROW LAB
The tablets should be swallowed at the start of a meal with a glass of water, or chewed with the first bites.
USUAL DOSE:
Adult over 18 years old : 50 to 100 mg, 3 times a day. In rare cases, the dosage can be increased up to 200 mg, 3 times a day.
TIPS
This medication alone does not expose you to the risk of hypoglycaemia .
The diabetic diet does not consist of a simple prohibition of carbohydrates ( sugars , bread, pasta...). In addition, certain foods containing sugar (especially cane sugar ) are likely to cause digestive discomfort and even diarrhea during treatment due to increased fermentation of carbohydrates in the colon; ask your doctor for advice.
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF THE DRUG ACARBOSE ARROW LAB
Very common (more than 10% of patients): flatulence.
Common (1 to 10% of patients): abdominal pain, diarrhea ,
Uncommon (less than 1 in 100 patients): nausea, vomiting, difficult digestion, increased transaminases , jaundice.
Digestive side effects depend on dosage and diet. They tend to subside during treatment.
Of unknown frequency: allergic reaction (redness of the skin, hives ), severe bullous rash , potentially serious hepatitis , obstruction of the digestive tract (see Caution).
