Gluco-A 100
Rx- Generic:
- Acarbose
- Company:
- The ACME Laboratories Ltd.
- Dosage form:
- Tablet
- Pack size:
- Strip (10 Tablet)
৳ 20.07/unit
Pack: ৳ 200.70
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At a glance
Oral alpha-glucosidase inhibitor that improves postprandial glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Indications
Indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Dosage
Initial: 25 mg orally three times daily with the first bite of each main meal. Maintenance: Titrate at 4-8 week intervals up to 50 mg to 100 mg three times daily based on postprandial glucose and tolerance.
Side effects
Flatulence, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, abdominal pain, and nausea, which usually diminish over time as therapy continues.
Precautions & warnings
Does not cause hypoglycemia when used as monotherapy. However, when combined with sulfonylureas or insulin, hypoglycemia may occur. Mild to moderate hypoglycemia must be treated with oral dextrose (glucose) rather than sucrose.