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food interaction for Movacarb Tablet
alcohol interaction for Movacarb Tablet
pregnancy interaction for Movacarb Tablet
lactation interaction for Movacarb Tablet
food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Movacarb 50mg Tablet should be taken with or after food.
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CAUTION
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Movacarb 50mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Movacarb 50mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies do not indicate harmful effects. However, there are limited human studies.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Movacarb 50mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
UNSAFE
SALT INFORMATION FOR Movacarb 50mg Tablet
Acarbose(50mg)
Movacarb 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 movacarb tablet works
Movacarb 50mg 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 movacarb tablet
Gastrointestinal discomfort, Flatulence
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Expert advice FOR Movacarb Tablet
- Acarbose 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 Acarbose.
- Acarbose 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 Acarbose 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.
Frequently asked questions FOR Movacarb 50mg Tablet
Acarbose
Q. Does Movacarb 50mg Tablet cause hypoglycemia?
Although Movacarb 50mg 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 Movacarb 50mg Tablet cause flatulence?
Movacarb 50mg 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 Movacarb 50mg Tablet cause diarrhea?
Yes, diarrhea is a common side effect of Movacarb 50mg 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.