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Glucar 50mg Tablet

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Glucar 50mg Tablet is a product of Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Composition: Acarbose (50mg)

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Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Glucar 50mg Tablet

Description:

Glucar 50mg Tablet is used to treat people with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It helps lower blood sugar levels after meals. It belongs to a group of medicines known as alpha-glucosidase inhibitors. This medicine is usually prescribed in combination with other diabetes medications.

Glucar 50mg Tablet should be taken just before or along with the first few bites of the meal. Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you need it to get the right amount to control your blood sugar levels. The dose may be increased gradually. Please do not stop taking it without consulting your doctor. If you do, your blood sugar levels may rise, putting you at risk of serious complications like kidney damage and blindness.

This medicine is only part of a treatment program that should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction, as advised by your doctor. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly while taking this medicine.

The most common side effects of this medicine are gastrointestinal discomfort and flatulence. Consult your doctor if these bother you or do not go away. Glucar 50mg Tablet alone does not cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels). However, when used in combination with other diabetes medicines (especially insulin or sulphonylureas), it can lead to hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels). Such episodes of hypoglycemia should be treated by taking plain glucose as common sugar will not help correct low blood sugar levels if you take this medicine.

Earlier taking it, let your doctor know if you have kidney or liver problems. Do not take this medicine if you have ulceration or inflammation in the bowel (e.g., ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease). Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Please tell your doctor about all the other medicines you are taking to ensure your safety. Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking this medicine as it may increase the risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels).

Uses:

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Glucar 50mg Tablet should be taken with or after food.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Glucar

  • Gastrointestinal discomfort
  • Flatulence

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Glucar 50mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Glucar 50mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies do not indicate harmful effects. However, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Glucar 50mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CAUTION
Glucar 50mg Tablet may affect your driving ability if your blood sugar becomes too low or too high. Monitor your blood glucose and avoid driving if affected.
Kidney
CAUTION
Glucar 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
CAUTION
Glucar 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Employ of Glucar 50mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

FAQs:

Does Glucar 50mg Tablet cause hypoglycemia?

Although Glucar 50mg Tablet has a glucose-lowering effect, it does not cause hypoglycemia. However, blood sugar levels may fall into the hypoglycemic range when given along with other antidiabetic medicines or insulin. If this occurs, consult your doctor, who may modify your dose accordingly.

Why does Glucar 50mg Tablet cause flatulence?

Glucar 50mg Tablet blocks the digestion of carbohydrates, which causes the accumulation of undigested carbohydrates in the colon. Bacterial fermentation of the accumulated carbohydrates causes intestinal gas, leading to flatulence and abdominal pain.

Can Glucar 50mg Tablet cause diarrhea?

Affirmative, diarrhea is a common side effect of Glucar 50mg Tablet. However, it does not affect everybody. Any food containing carbohydrates, such as household sugar (cane sugar), can cause diarrhea and severe abdominal pain. If diarrhea persists or becomes severe, contact your doctor immediately.

When should Glucar 50mg Tablet be taken?

Glucar 50mg Tablet should be taken with meals. It should be swallowed whole with water or chewed with the first mouthful of food.

What if I forget to take Glucar 50mg Tablet?

If you forget to take a dose of Glucar 50mg Tablet, do not take the missed dose between meals. Wait for the scheduled dose and meal, and continue taking your tablets as prescribed. Do not take the dose twice to make up for your forgotten tablets.

What will happen if more than the recommended dose of Glucar 50mg Tablet is taken?

If you take more than the recommended dose of Glucar 50mg Tablet, it may cause a temporary increase in flatulence (accumulation of gas), diarrhea, and abdominal discomfort. Avoid meals or drinks containing carbohydrates for the next 4-6 hours.

Who should not take Glucar 50mg Tablet?

Glucar 50mg Tablet should be avoided by patients who are allergic to it, have severe liver disease, or have inflammation or ulceration of the intestine (e.g., Crohn’s disease). The use of Glucar 50mg Tablet should also be restricted in patients with intestinal obstruction (cramping pain, vomiting, obstipation, and lack of flatus). In addition, patients with a large hernia or an intestinal disease where food is not digested or absorbed properly should avoid Glucar 50mg Tablet. Along with that, Glucar 50mg Tablet should not be used by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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