Acarbose Oral - Acarbose - Oral Generic Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Acarbose Oral
• Precose
• ACK-are-bose

Acarbose Oral Storage Instructions

• Store this at a room temperature no higher than 77 degrees F (25 C) away from heat and light.
• Do not store in the bathroom.
• Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is used along with diet in the treatment of diabetes.
• Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent heart disease, strokes, kidney disease, circulation problems, and blindness.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Usage Instructions

• This medication should be taken by mouth, at the beginning (with the first bites) of each main meal, or as directed.
• For best results, this medication must be used along with a proper diet and a regular exercise program.
• Your dose may be adjusted every 4-8 weeks to determine the most effective dose for you.
• Follow dosing instructions closely.

Read Before Using Acarbose Oral (precautions)

• Before taking this, tell your doctor if you have.

Possible Side Effects

• Gas, bloating or diarrhea may occur with this drug.
• If any of these effects continue or become severe, inform your doctor promptly.
• Very unlikely but report promptly.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose.
• Instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Drug Interactions

• Tell your doctor of any nonprescription or prescription medication you may take, particularly.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include gas, diarrhea, and stomach discomfort.

Acarbose Oral Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.
• It is recommended you attend a diabetes education program to understand diabetes and all important aspects of its treatment including meals/diet, exercise, personal hygiene, medications and getting regular eye, foot, and medical exams.
• Consult your doctor or pharmacist.
• Keep all medical appointments.
• Laboratory and/or medical tests (for example, liver and kidney function tests, fasting blood glucose, hemoglobin A1c, complete blood counts) will be performed to monitor for side effects and response to therapy.
• Regularly check your blood or urine for sugar, as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.