PRECOSE
Used for Type 2 Diabetes
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PRECOSE Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Warnings & Dosing
What is PRECOSE?
PRECOSE is the brand name for acarbose and is available as an oral tablet.
What dosages is PRECOSE available in?
PRECOSE is available as a 25 mg, 50 mg, and 100 mg oral tablet.
What is PRECOSE used for?
PRECOSE is an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor that is used to treat type 2 diabetes.
How does PRECOSE work?
PRECOSE is an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor. It 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 PRECOSE?
PRECOSE is typically given with a starting dose of 25 mg three times daily by mouth taken with the first bite with each main meal. The typical maintenance dose is 50 mg to 100 mg three times daily by mouth taken with the first bite with each main meal. Your provider will adjust your dose based on whether you’re having side effects and how well the medication is working to control your blood sugar levels.
Is it safe for me to take PRECOSE?
PRECOSE 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 if you have a known hypersensitivity to the drug. Precose is contraindicated in patients with diabetic ketoacidosis or cirrhosis. PRECOSE is also contraindicated in patients with inflammatory bowel disease, colonic ulceration, partial intestinal obstruction or in patients predisposed to intestinal obstruction.
In addition, PRECOSE is contraindicated in patients who have chronic intestinal diseases associated with marked disorders of digestion or absorption and in patients who have conditions that may deteriorate as a result of increased gas formation in the intestine.
PRECOSE Common Side Effects
Common side effects of PRECOSE:
- Excessive gas
- Diarrhea
- Stomach pain
PRECOSE Serious Side Effects
Serious side effects are rare with PRECOSE.
Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on PRECOSE
The following medications may interact with PRECOSE:
- Patients Receiving Sulfonylureas or Insulin: Sulfonylurea agents or insulin may cause hypoglycemia. PRECOSE given in combination with a sulfonylurea or insulin may cause a further lowering of blood glucose and may increase the potential for hypoglycemia. If hypoglycemia occurs, appropriate adjustments in the dosage of these agents should be made
- Intestinal adsorbents (for example, charcoal) and digestive enzyme preparations containing carbohydrate-splitting enzymes (for example, amylase, pancreatin) may reduce the effect of PRECOSE and should not be taken concomitantly
- PRECOSE has been shown to change the bioavailability of digoxin when they are coadministered, which may require digoxin dose adjustment
Who makes PRECOSE?
Bayer Healthcare
Is PRECOSE safe in pregnancy?
It is not known if PRECOSE will harm your unborn baby. You should talk to your healthcare provider before taking this medication if you are pregnant.
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