Acarbose International Brand (Medicinal
Forms)
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INDICATIONS AND DOSE:
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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)
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CAUTIONS
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May enhance hypoglycaemic effects of insulin and sulfonylureas
(hypoglycaemic episodes may be treated with oral glucose but not with sucrose)
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SIDE-EFFECTS
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Antacids unlikely to be beneficial for treating side effects
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CONTRA-INDICATIONS
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Hernia . inflammatory bowel disease . predisposition
to partial intestinal obstruction . previous
abdominal surgery
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International Brands (Medicinal Forms)
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Sr.
#
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Brand Name
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Dosage Form
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Pack Size
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Price
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Manufacturer
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1.
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Glucobay
50mg
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Acarbose
50 mg Tablet
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90
Tablet
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£7.35
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Bayer
Plc
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2.
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Glucobay
50mg
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Acarbose
50 mg Tablet
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90
Tablet
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£13.50
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Bayer
Plc
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