| Information for
patients
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| Drug Information |
Improvement of postprandial hyperglycemia in diabetes mellitus when sufficient effect has not been obtained in patients who have been using oral hypoglycemic drugs or insulin preparations, in addition to dietary treatment and/ or exercise therapy
evere ketosis or in a state of Diabetic coma or precoma, severe infections, before or after operation or with serious trauma, Hypersensitivity |
| Drug Alert |
| Alert |
Follow a routine of proper diet, regular exercise, and regular blood sugar testing given by your doctor while on Voglibose.
Voglibose may cause low blood sugar level (hypoglycemia) when used in combination with sulfonylurea drugs or insulin. If such an event occurs, your healthcare provider may need to decrease the dose of medicine that you are taking. Voglibose prevents the breakdown of table sugar. In case of low blood sugar, use glucose (dextrose), not sugar or fruits, to treat symptoms of low blood sugar.
Gas, diarrhea, upset stomach, or stomach pain may occur initially during the first few weeks of treatment with Voglibose. These will improve with time. Your doctor may prescribe special diet to help lessen these side effects. If any of these effects continue or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist at once.
Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Voglibose before undergoing any medical, dental or surgical care.
Lab tests, including fasting blood glucose, glycosylated hemoglobin and liver function tests may be performed to monitor whether your blood sugar is under control or for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
Do not use Voglibose in CHILDREN.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Voglibose should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Do not breast-feed while taking Voglibose.
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Voglibose. The following medicines should be used with caution while taking Voglibose: Insulin or sulfonylureas (eg, glyburide) may cause low blood sugar when used with Voglibose. Digoxin’s, Propranolol’s and ranitidine’s effectiveness may be decreased by Voglibose. |
| Before Consuming
the Medicine
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| Avoid Drug |
Inflammatory bowel disease; GI obstruction or patients predisposed to it; conditions which may deteriorate as a result of increased gas formation eg, hernia; severe ketosis; diabetic coma or pre-coma; severe infection; hypersensitivity; pregnancy; lactation. Not to be used as monotherapy in IDDM.
You are allergic to any ingredient in Voglibose Tablet.
You have an obstruction of the stomach or intestine, or you are at risk for these problems.
You have long-term (chronic) intestinal inflammation, colon ulcers, or other problems that interfere with digestion or nutrient absorption.
You are suffering from diabetic ketoacidosis or severe kidney problems. Contact your doctor immediately if any of these apply to you. |
| Drug Special Care |
History of laparotomy or ileus. Roemheld's syndrome, stenosis, severe hepatic or renal impairment. Child <18 years; elderly. Monitor LFT. Treat hypoglycaemic episodes with glucose (not with sucrose). |
| Drug Drug Interactions |
May enhance effects of other antidiabetics including insulin. |
| Drug Pregnancy Interaction |
Contraindicated in pregnancy |
| Drug Breast feeding Interaction |
Contraindicated in lactation |
| Drug Machinery Interaction |
no data available |
| Drug More Information |
Should be taken with food. (Take just before meals.) |
| How to take the
Medicine
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| Consumption Info |
no data available |
| Drug quanitty |
Oral
Diabetes mellitus
Adult: 200-300 mcg tid.
Elderly: Initiate at lower doses. |
| Drug Dose |
Take Voglibose by mouth as soon as you have the first bite of your meal.
The dosage chosen by your doctor is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.
Adopt a routine to take Voglibose at the same time each day. This will help you remember to take it and provide you maximum benefit from the medicine.
Continue to take Voglibose even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
If you take digestive enzyme preparations, do not take them within 2 to 4 hours before or after taking Voglibose. Check with your doctor to get more information. |
| Excess Drug Consumption |
Voglibose competitively and reversibly inhibits the alpha glucosidase enzymes in
the brush border in the small intestine, which delays the hydrolysis of complex
carbohydrates. It appears unlikely to produce hypoglycaemia in overdose, but
abdominal discomfort and diarrhea may occur. |
| Forgot Drug Consumption |
Contact Your doctor |
| Stop Drug Consumption |
Do not stop the drug untill your doctor says you to do so. |
| Possible Side
Effects
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| General Information |
no data available |
| Common Drug Side Effects |
Flatulence; abdominal distension; diarrhoea; pain; skin reactions; hypoglycemia; increased LFT.Potentially Fatal: Hepatotoxicity. |
| Rare Drug Side Effects |
no data available |
| Very Rare Drug Side Effects |
no data available |
| Drug Side Effects Symptoms |
no data available |
| How to Store the
Medicine
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| How to Store the Medicine |
Store below 30°C. |
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