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Composition FOR Akar 100mg Tablet

Acarbose(100mg)

food interaction for Akar Tablet

alcohol interaction for Akar Tablet

pregnancy interaction for Akar Tablet

lactation interaction for Akar Tablet

food
alcohol
pregnancy
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Akar 100 Tablet is to be taken with food.
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CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Akar 100 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Akar 100 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Akar 100 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SALT INFORMATION FOR Akar 100mg Tablet

Acarbose(100mg)

Akar tablet uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is used in addition to diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.

How akar tablet works

Akar 100 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.

Common side effects of akar tablet

Gastrointestinal discomfort, Flatulence

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Expert advice FOR Akar Tablet

  • Along with your regular doctor visit, you might also need regular check-ups with an eye clinic and a foot clinic as well.
  • 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.
  • Along with a healthy diet, indulge in light exercises regularly and quit smoking and drinking.
  • If you feel excessively thirsty, pass urine more frequently, and get tired easily, then let your doctor know. These are the signs of very high sugar levels in your blood and your treatment may need adjusting.
  • Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) may occur if Acarbose is taken along with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol, or on delaying/skipping a meal. Check your blood sugar levels and have a snack/sugar source for immediate relief.

Frequently asked questions FOR Akar 100mg Tablet

Acarbose

Q. Does Akar 100 Tablet cause hypoglycemia?
Akar 100 Tablet does not cause hypoglycemia by itself though it has a glucose-lowering effect. However, a fall of blood sugar levels in the hypoglycemic range may occur when given along with other antidiabetic medicines or insulin. If this occurs, consult your doctor who may modify your dose accordingly.
Q. Why does Akar 100 Tablet cause flatulence?
Akar 100 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 Akar 100 Tablet cause diarrhea?
Yes, diarrhea is a common side effect of Akar 100 Tablet. However, this 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, then contact your doctor immediately.
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Q. When should Akar 100 Tablet be taken?
Akar 100 Tablet should be taken with your meals and should be swallowed whole with water or chewed with the first mouthful of food. The initial dose of Akar 100 Tablet is generally twice daily. The dose is then gradually increased to thrice daily.
Q. What if I forget to take Akar 100 Tablet?
If you forget to take a dose of Akar 100 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 Akar 100 Tablet is taken?
If you take more than the recommended dose of Akar 100 Tablet then it may cause temporary increase in flatulence (accumulation of gas), diarrhea, and abdominal discomfort. It is advised to avoid meals or drinks containing carbohydrates for the next 4-6 hours.
Q. Who should not take Akar 100 Tablet?
Akar 100 Tablet should be avoided by patients who are allergic to it, have severe liver disease, or have inflammation or ulceration of intestine (eg Crohn’s disease). The use of Akar 100 Tablet should also be restricted in patients who have an intestinal obstruction (cramping pain, vomiting, obstipation, and lack of flatus). In addition, patients who have a large hernia or an intestinal disease where food is not digested or absorbed properly should avoid Akar 100 Tablet. Along with that, Akar 100 Tablet should not be used by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Q. What will happen if more than the recommended dose of Akar 100 Tablet is taken?
If you take more than the recommended dose of Akar 100 Tablet then it may cause temporary increase in flatulence (accumulation of gas), diarrhea, and abdominal discomfort. It is advised to avoid meals or drinks containing carbohydrates for the next 4-6 hours.

Content on this page was last updated on 10 July, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)