Glucobay 50 Mg
Glucobay 50 Mg is an oral anti-diabetic medication used to treat type 2 diabetes in adults. It helps lower blood sugar levels after meals and is often combined with diet and exercise. The typical Glucob ay 50 Mg dosage is 50 mg once a day, and the maximum dose is 100 mg three times daily.
Benefits
The Benefits Of Glucobay 50 Mg Include:
- Lowering blood sugar levels after meals
- Reducing the risk of long-term complications of diabetes, such as heart disease and kidney damage
- Managing blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes
Side Effects
Common Side Effects Of Glucobay 50 Mg Include:
- Flatulence or wind
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Indigestion
- Allergic reactions, such as rash, redness of the skin, or itching
- Fluid retention (edema)
- Jaundice
- Inflammation of the liver (hepatitis)
- Decrease in the number of platelets in the blood (thrombocytopenia)
Precautions
Glucobay 50 Mg is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age. It is also not recommended for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding due to a lack of safety information. Additionally, it should be used with caution in people with kidney or liver problems.
Other Dosage
Interactions
Glucobay 50 Mg Can Interact With Other Medications, Including:
- Amylase
- Anticoagulants, e.g. warfarin
- Beta-2-agonists, such as salbutamol
- Charcoal (used to treat heartburn and indigestion)
- Corticosteroids, e.g. prednisolone
- Diazoxide
- Diuretics, e.g. bendroflumethiazide
- Lithium
- Estrogens and progestogens, e.g. oral contraceptives
- Pancreatin
How It Works
Glucobay 50Mg works by delaying the breakdown of sugars and starches in the gut and their absorption into the blood, preventing the rise in blood glucose that normally occurs after eating.
| Active ingredient | Precose |
|---|---|
| Form | Tablets |
| Prescription | Required |
| Shipping | 6 To 15 days |
| Strength | 50mg |
