Glucobay 50 mg
Glucobay 50 MG Tablet is an antidiabetic medicine which is used to control elevated blood glucose levels. It is used only in patients diagnosed with Type II Diabetes. It may be used along with Insulin or other medicines in order to achieve better control over the blood sugar levels. A controlled diet and exercise routine may give better results.
Substitutes
List of substitutes for Glucobay 50 MG Tablet
Acarb 50 MG Tablet
Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Diabose 50 MG Tablet
Micro Labs Ltd.
Glubose 50 MG Tablet
Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Glucar 50 MG Tablet
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Rebose 50 MG Tablet
Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Glucobay 50 MG Tablet
Yellow colored eyes or skin
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Flatulence
Nausea or Vomiting
Uses of Glucobay 50 MG Tablet
What is it prescribed for?
Type II Diabetes Mellitus
Glucobay 50 MG Tablet is used to control blood sugar levels in adults with Type II Diabetes Mellitus.
When not to use?
Allergy
Glucobay 50 MG Tablet is not recommended in the patients with known allergy.
Gastrointestinal disease
Glucobay 50 MG Tablet is not recommended in the patients with any history of gastrointestinal disease like inflammatory bowel disease, colonic ulceration or any intestinal obstruction.
Related Product
Glucobay 25mg Tablet
Glucobay 50mg Tablet
Glucobay M25 Tablet
Glucobay M50 Tablet
Warnings
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended in breastfeeding women.
General warnings
Low blood glucose levels
The risk of low blood glucose levels is more when taken with other antidiabetic medicines. Frequent monitoring of blood glucose levels is necessary. Dose adjustments are to be made if necessary.
Impaired liver function
Glucobay 50 MG Tablet is reported to cause an increase in the liver enzymes like AST or AST. Frequent monitoring of liver function tests is necessary. Dose adjustments are to be made if necessary.
Gastrointestinal diseases
Glucobay 50 MG Tablet is not recommended in the patients with any gastrointestinal diseases like inflammatory bowel disease, colonic ulceration, partial intestinal obstruction or any chronic intestinal disease.
Dosage
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
Interactions
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Consumption of alcohol may cause an increase or decrease in blood glucose levels.The mechanism involves inhibition of gluconeogenesis and the counter-regulatory response to hypoglycemia.
Instructions
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended in the patients with diabetes due to increase in the risk of altered blood glucose levels. Frequent monitoring of blood glucose levels is necessary and proper diet should be maintained for better diabetic control.
Interaction with Medicine
Aripiprazole
Gatifloxacin
Furosemide
Corticosteroids
Disease interactions
Impaired liver function
Glucobay 50 MG Tablet is not recommended in the patients with primary cirrhosis. Inform the doctor if you have a history of liver injury. An alternate medicine should be considered based on the clinical condition.
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Glucobay 50 MG Tablet is not recommended in the patients with diabetic ketoacidosis. Inform the doctor if you have a history of diabetic ketoacidosis. An alternate medicine should be considered based on the clinical condition.
Gastro-intestinal disease
Glucobay 50 MG Tablet is not recommended in the patients with inflammatory bowel disease or any chronic intestinal disease. Inform the doctor if you are suffering from any gastrointestinal disease. An alternate medicine should be considered based on the clinical condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
General Instructions
Take Glucobay 50 MG Tablet as prescribed by the doctor. The dose is likely to change based on your body’s response to the therapy. It is advisable to undergo blood sugar tests at regular intervals. You should always carry a sugar candy to overcome unexpected lowered blood sugar levels. The schedule and duration of use should not be changed without consulting a doctor.
