Acarbose International Brand (Medicinal Forms)

Acarbose International Brand (Medicinal Forms)

INDICATIONS AND DOSE:

Diabetes mellitus inadequately controlled by diet or by diet with oral antidiabetic drugs

▶ BY MOUTH

▶ Adult: Initially 50 mg daily, then increased to 50 mg 3 times a day for 6–8 weeks, then increased if necessary to 100 mg 3 times a day (max. per dose 200 mg 3 times a day)

CAUTIONS

May enhance hypoglycaemic effects of insulin and sulfonylureas (hypoglycaemic episodes may be treated with oral glucose but not with sucrose)

SIDE-EFFECTS

Antacids unlikely to be beneficial for treating side effects

CONTRA-INDICATIONS

Hernia . inflammatory bowel disease . predisposition to partial intestinal obstruction . previous

abdominal surgery

International Brands (Medicinal Forms)

Sr. #	Brand Name	Dosage Form	Pack Size	Price	Manufacturer
1.	Glucobay 50mg	Acarbose 50 mg Tablet	90 Tablet	£7.35	Bayer Plc
2.	Glucobay 50mg	Acarbose 50 mg Tablet	90 Tablet	£13.50	Bayer Plc

Reference:

BNF74, Page No. 651