Acartex 25 Tablet

Composition Acarbose (25mg)
Rx Prescription Required
Pack strip of 10 tablets
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical Class Aminocyclitol glycosides
Action Class Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitors (AGIs)
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Manufacturer Zeelab Pharmacy Pvt Ltd
Manufacturer address 913, D-Mall,Netaji Subhash Place Pitampura New Delhi New Delhi DL 110034 IN

Acartex 25 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.

Acartex 25 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. Acartex 25 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.

Before 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).

Type 2 diabetes mellitus

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. Acartex 25 Tablet is to be taken with food.

Acartex 25 Tablet is an anti-diabetic medicine. It inhibits the intestinal enzymes responsible for breaking complex sugars into simple sugars such as glucose. This prevents blood glucose levels from rising very high immediately after meals.

Q: What if you forget to take Acartex Tablet?
A: If you miss a dose of Acartex 25 Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Acartex 25 Tablet is used together with other diabetes medicines to control blood sugar and avoid long-term complications.

You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with Acartex 25 Tablet.

Acartex 25 Tablet lowers your post-meal blood sugar levels. Therefore, it should be taken before meals.

Side effects such as stomach pain, gas, and diarrhea may occur during the first few weeks of treatment but should improve with time.

In addition to your regular doctor visit, you might also need regular check-ups at an eye clinic and a foot clinic.

Your doctor will also advise you to test for sugar in your blood using a home diabetes test kit regularly to check that your sugar level is being controlled.

Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) may occur if Acartex 25 Tablet is taken along with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol, or by delaying/skipping a meal. Check your blood sugar levels and have a snack/sugar source for immediate relief.

Q. Does Acartex 25 Tablet cause hypoglycemia?

Although Acartex 25 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.

Q. Why does Acartex 25 Tablet cause flatulence?

Acartex 25 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.

Q. Can Acartex 25 Tablet cause diarrhea?

Yes, diarrhea is a common side effect of Acartex 25 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.

Q. When should Acartex 25 Tablet be taken?

Acartex 25 Tablet should be taken with meals. It should be swallowed whole with water or chewed with the first mouthful of food.

Q. What if I forget to take Acartex 25 Tablet?

If you forget to take a dose of Acartex 25 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.

Q. What will happen if more than the recommended dose of Acartex 25 Tablet is taken?

If you take more than the recommended dose of Acartex 25 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.

Q. Who should not take Acartex 25 Tablet?

Acartex 25 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 Acartex 25 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 Acartex 25 Tablet. Along with that, Acartex 25 Tablet should not be used by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Gastrointestinal discomfort

Flatulence

Alcohol:CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Acartex 25 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Acartex 25 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Acartex 25 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Acartex 25 Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney:CAUTION

Acartex 25 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Acartex 25 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Acartex 25 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver:CAUTION

Acartex 25 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Acartex 25 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Acartex 25 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

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