Glucar -50 mg Tablet

Composition of Glucar -50 mg Tablet

Glucar -50 mg Tablet contains Acarbose (50mg). It belongs to the Oral anti-diabetic class of medicines.

Uses of Glucar -50 mg Tablet

Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Key benefits

• In Type 2 diabetes mellitus Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a chronic condition where the body struggles to manage blood sugar levels effectively
• often leading to fatigue
• frequent urination
• and long-term health complications if uncontrolled. Glucar 50mg Tablet helps manage blood sugar spikes after meals
• supporting more stable glucose levels throughout the day. This contributes to better diabetes control
• reduces the risk of complications like nerve damage or heart issues
• and helps individuals feel more energetic and in control of their health.

How Glucar -50 mg Tablet works

Glucar 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.

How to take Glucar -50 mg Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Glucar 50mg Tablet should be taken with or after food.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Glucar 50mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine may cause low blood sugar and marked stomach upset. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Glucar -50 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Glucar -50 mg are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Glucar -50 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

If you feel shaky, sweaty, confused or unusually hungry, take sugar, glucose or a sweet drink at once and tell your doctor — these are signs your blood sugar has fallen too low. If a low-sugar episode happens while on an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor such as voglibose or acarbose, use glucose — ordinary sugar and sweets work more slowly. Tell your doctor about any new swelling of the ankles, breathlessness or sudden weight gain.

Do not take Glucar -50 mg if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for type 1 diabetes or for diabetic ketoacidosis. Not for people with heart failure, active bladder cancer or unexplained blood in the urine.

Interactions with other medicines

Low blood sugar is more likely when combined with insulin or a sulfonylurea.

How to store Glucar -50 mg Tablet

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Glucar -50 mg Tablet

Glucar 50mg Tablet 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 Glucar 50mg Tablet. Glucar 50mg Tablet 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 Glucar 50mg Tablet 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.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS

Therapeutic class:

ANTI DIABETIC

Drug class:

Oral anti-diabetic

Chemical class:

Aminocyclitol glycosides