Voglibose
Description
Voglibose is used to lower blood glucose level in patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, especially when other medicines are not able to provide the desired results. It belongs to a group of medicines known as alpha-glucosidases inhibitors.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Voglibose
- Diarrhea
- Flatulence
- Pneumatosis Intestinalis
- Abnormal liver function
- Nausea or vomiting
- Dizziness
Uses of Voglibose
What is it prescribed for?
- Type II Diabetes Mellitus
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
- Duration of effectThe amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
- Safe with alcohol?Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is it habit forming?No habit forming tendency has been reported.
- Usage in pregnancy?This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe an alternative medicine based on your clinical condition.
- Usage while breast-feeding?This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe an alternative medicine based on your clinical condition.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for patients having a known history of allergy to it or any other components of the medicine.
Intestinal obstruction
This medicine is not recommended for patients having intestinal obstruction due to diseases like Inflammatory Bowel Disease, severe ulcers etc.
Digestive disorders
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients having long-term digestive disorders.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe an alternative medicine based on your clinical condition.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe an alternative medicine based on your clinical condition.
General warnings
Pediatric use
This medicine is not recommended for use in children as there is a lack of clinical safety evidence.
Liver impairment
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver impairment. Dose adjustment and safety monitoring are advised in such cases.
Kidney impairment
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with kidney impairment. Dose adjustment and safety monitoring are advised in such cases.
Gastro-intestinal disorders
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from diseases of the stomach or the intestine. The use should be discontinued if the condition is severe.
Diabetic ketoacidosis
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with diabetic ketoacidosis due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of blood glucose levels and vital signs is recommended for such patients. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for the next scheduled dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Contact your doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Insulin
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take this medicine just before a meal. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous
How it works
This medicine works by reducing the blood glucose level by preventing the breakdown of large carbohydrates into glucose. This helps in reducing the glucose levels in the blood after food.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 20 Feb 2018
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