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GLUCOBAY Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Warnings & Dosing

What is GLUCOBAY?

What is GLUCOBAY?

GLUCOBAY is the brand name for acarbose oral tablets.

What dosages is GLUCOBAY available in?

What dosages is GLUCOBAY available in?

GLUCOBAY is available as a 50 mg and 100 mg oral tablet.

What is GLUCOBAY used for?

What is GLUCOBAY used for?

GLUCOBAY is an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor that is used to treat type 2 diabetes.

How does GLUCOBAY work?

How does GLUCOBAY work?

GLUCOBAY temporarily blocks a protein called alpha-glucosidase, which slows down the digestion of carbohydrates in your gut. As a result, your body will absorb less sugar from the foods that you eat. And this leads to lower blood sugar levels after you eat.

How do I take GLUCOBAY?

How do I take GLUCOBAY?

GLUCOBAY is typically started at a low dose and then gradually increased. The average
adult dose is 100 mg GLUCOBAY three times daily. A further increase to 200 mg GLUCOBAY three
times daily may occasionally be necessary.

Is it safe for me to take GLUCOBAY?

Is it safe for me to take GLUCOBAY?

GLUCOBAY is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you. You should not use this medication in the following.
Hypersensitivity to acarbose and/or any of the inactive tablet constituents, pregnancy and lactation.
GLUCOBAY should not be used in patients under 18 years of age.
GLUCOBAY is contraindicated in patients with severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance < 25 mL/min). GLUCOBAY should not be used in patients with gastrointestinal disorders associated with malabsorption. It should not be used in patients with inflammatory bowel disease, such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. GLUCOBAY should not be used in patients with partial intestinal obstruction, or in patients predisposed to intestinal obstruction or ileus. Similarly, GLUCOBAY should not be used in conditions that could be aggravated by an increased formation of intestinal gas (e.g. Roemhelds syndrome, major hernias, intestinal obstruction and intestinal ulcers).

GLUCOBAY Common Side Effects

GLUCOBAY Common Side Effects

  • Common side effects of GLUCOBAY:
  • Excessive gas
  • Diarrhea
  • Stomach pain
GLUCOBAY Serious Side Effects

GLUCOBAY Serious Side Effects

Serious side effects are rare with GLUCOBAY.

Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on GLUCOBAY

Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on GLUCOBAY

  • The following medications may interact with GLUCOBAY:
  • Oral antidiabetic agents: When GLUCOBAY is prescribed in addition to existing treatment with
  • sulfonylureas, or metformin, the dosage of the sulfonylurea or metformin must be appropriately reduced
  • should the blood glucose levels fall in the hypoglycaemic range. In individual cases hypoglycaemiarelated impairment of consciousness may occur.
  • Neomycin: Due to neomycin-induced malabsorption of carbohydrate, concomitant administration of
  • neomycin may lead to an enhanced reduction of postprandial blood glucose and to an increase in the
  • frequency and severity of gastrointestinal adverse reactions. If the symptoms are severe, a temporary
  • dose reduction of GLUCOBAY may be warranted.
  • Cholestyramine: The concomitant administration of cholestyramine may enhance the effects of
  • GLUCOBAY, particularly the reduction of postprandial insulin levels. If both GLUCOBAY and
  • cholestyramine therapy are withdrawn simultaneously, caution should be exercised as a rebound
  • phenomenon has been observed in non-diabetic subjects.
  • Digoxin: In individual cases, GLUCOBAY may affect digoxin bioavailability, which may require dose
  • adjustment of digoxin.
  • Intestinal Adsorbents: On the basis of general considerations, the simultaneous use of intestinal
  • adsorbents (e.g. charcoal), and digestive enzyme preparations (e.g. amylase, pancreatin) may reduce the
  • effect of GLUCOBAY and should be avoided wherever possible.
  • Antacids: The concomitant administration of GLUCOBAY and antacids does not alter the effect of
  • GLUCOBAY. The administration of antacid preparations is unlikely to ameliorate the gastrointestinal
  • symptoms of GLUCOBAY and therefore should not be recommended for this purpose.
Who makes GLUCOBAY?

Who makes GLUCOBAY?

Bayer Healthcare

Is GLUCOBAY safe in pregnancy?

Is GLUCOBAY safe in pregnancy?

GLUCOBAY should not be administered during pregnancy as no information from controlled clinical
studies is available on its use in pregnant women.

What is the generic name for GLUCOBAY?

What is the generic name for GLUCOBAY?

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