ARBO 50
Tablet
Dose Type
Acarbose 50/100 mg
Generic Name
Nepal Pharmaceuticals Laboratory Pvt. Ltd. (NPL)
Manufactured By
Information
ARBO 50 is brand name of Acarbose 50/100 mg. It helps lower the blood sugar levels after meals.This medicine is usually prescribed in combination with other diabetes medications.
Therapeutic Class
Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors
Dose and Direction of Use
Swallow the tablet whole by mouth. You can take it with food. Don't crush, chew or break the tablet. Follow the dose and duration as prescribed by the doctor.
Mode of Action
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.
Uses
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Contraindications
Don't use this medicine if you have:
- Hypersensitivity to this medicine
Precautions and Warning
- Consult with your doctor if you are pregnant or breast feeding woman before taking this medicine to understand the risk and benefit ratio.
- Talk to your doctor about past medical history like kidney problem, heart problem or liver problem before taking this medicine
- Don't double the dose for the missed one.
- Complete the prescribed dose and duration of medicine. Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
- It lowers your after-meal blood sugar levels. Therefore, it should be taken before meals.
- You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with this tablet.