Acartex 50 Tablet

Acartex 50 Tablet belongs to a class of anti-diabetic drugs called alpha-glucosidase inhibitors used to treat type 2 diabetes, especially in patients whose blood sugar levels are not controlled by diet and exercise alone. Acartex 50 Tablet may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. Type 2 diabetes is a chronic (long-lasting) condition that affects the way our body processes glucose. People with type 2 diabetes either do not produce enough insulin or the insulin produced is unable to perform its function in the body (insulin resistance). Middle-aged or older individuals are most likely to suffer from type 2 diabetes, so it is also known as adult-onset diabetes.

Acartex 50 Tablet contains 'Acarbose' that works by inhibiting the action of intestinal enzymes that break down complex sugars and starches into simple sugars. Thereby, delays the absorption of sugar into the blood and reduces the abnormal rise in blood sugar levels after meals.

Take Acartex 50 Tablet with food and chew it preferably with the first bite of each meal or swallow it as a whole with little water. Do not crush or break it. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience flatulence (gas), stomach pain, or diarrhoea. Most of these side effects of Acartex 50 Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to Acartex 50 Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Acartex 50 Tablet is not recommended for children. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Acartex 50 Tablet. Do not consume alcohol with Acartex 50 Tablet as it may increase or decrease blood sugar levels.  

Acartex 50 Tablet is an anti-diabetic drug used to treat type 2 diabetes especially in patients whose blood sugar levels are not controlled by diet and exercise alone. Acartex 50 Tablet may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. Acartex 50 Tablet inhibits the action of intestinal enzymes that breakdown complex sugars and starches into simple sugars. Thereby, delays the absorption of sugar into the blood and reduces the abnormal rise in blood sugar levels after meals. It is essential to control blood sugar levels to avoid any further complications of diabetes such as eye problems, kidney damage, eye damage and loss of limbs.

• Flatulence (gas)
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhoea

If you have severe kidney or liver disorders, ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease (conditions causing swelling of the bowel, diarrhoea, bowel pain, vomiting and weight loss) and large hernia (bulging of a tissue or organ through an unusual opening) in intestine, please inform your doctor before taking Acartex 50 Tablet. Acartex 50 Tablet is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women. Therefore, pregnant or breastfeeding women are advised to consult a doctor before taking Acartex 50 Tablet.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Acartex 50 Tablet may have interaction with other antidiabetic drugs (insulin, metformin), antibiotics (neomycin), heart-related medicines (digoxin), medicines used to treat high cholesterol (cholestyramine), and medicines with digestive enzymes (lipase, amylase), intestinal absorbents (charcoal).

Drug- Food Interaction: Acartex 50 Tablet may interact with household sugar (cane sugar) and cause diarrhoea or severe discomfort in the stomach. Therefore avoid household sugar (cane sugar) and foods containing it alcohol. Also, avoid alcohol intake while taking Acartex 50 Tablet as it may lead to high or low blood sugar levels.

Drug-Disease Interaction: People with severe kidney or liver disorders, ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease (conditions causing swelling of the bowel, diarrhoea, bowel pain, vomiting and weight loss) and large hernia (bulging of a tissue or organ through an unusual opening) in intestine should consult a doctor before taking Acartex 50 Tablet.

• METFORMIN
• DIGOXIN
• NEOMYCIN
• INSULIN
• CHOLESTYRAMINE
• LIPASE
• AMYLASE
• CHARCOAL

• Do regular exercise such as cycling, walking, jogging, dancing or swimming for a minimum of 30 minutes per day. Invest at least 150 minutes of your week in exercise.
• Maintain healthy body weight as obesity is also related to onset of diabetes.
• Maintain a low fat and a low sugar diet. Replace carbohydrates containing foods with whole grains, fruits and vegetables as carbohydrates turn to sugars leading to high blood sugar.
• Avoid consumption of alcohol and quit smoking.

• Keep taking Acartex 50 Tablet even if you think your blood sugar levels are under control. If you miss a dose, do not take a larger dose, consult your doctor for advice.
• Take short frequent meals and avoid prolonged fasting when taking Acartex 50 Tablet. Beware of symptoms of hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) which include sweating, dizziness, palpitations, shivering, intense thirst, dry mouth, dry skin, frequent urination etc. Whenever you experience any of the above mentioned symptoms, immediately consume 5-6 candies or 3 glucose biscuits or 3 teaspoons of honey/sugar and also get in touch with your physician. Make sure to carry these with you at all times, especially during long travels.
• It is always better that your physician knows about any underlying conditions like kidney disease or liver disease, prior heart attack or alcohol intake before the doctor prescribes you Acartex 50 Tablet.
• Regularly blood tests are recommended while taking Acartex 50 Tablet to monitor blood sugar levels and check enzyme levels in blood.

Type 2 diabetes: It is a chronic (long-lasting) condition that keeps the body away from properly utilizing insulin. Hence, people affected with type 2 diabetes either do not produce enough insulin, or there is resistance to action of insulin. Middle-aged or older are most likely to suffer from type 2 diabetes, so it is also known as adult-onset diabetes. Symptoms of type 2 diabetes include increased thirst, frequent urination at night, slow wound healing, increased hunger, fatigue, and blurred vision. In some cases, there may be weight gain while in rare cases weight loss may be observed. The complication of type 2 diabetes also includes nerve problems, kidney problems, and damaged retina of eyes or blindness, loss of limbs, sexual dysfunction, and increase the chance of heart attack or stroke.