Acarjohn 25 Tablet (Acarbose)
Price range: $57.60 through $72.00Required
| Pack Size | Price | Unit Price | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Tablet/s | $57.60 | $0.96 / tablet | ||
| 90 Tablet/s | $66.00 | $0.73 / tablet | ||
| 120 Tablet/s | $72.00 | $0.60 / tablet |
About Acarjohn 25 Tablet (Acarbose)
Medicine information
- Active ingredient
- Acarbose
- Indication
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults, as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control.
- Manufacturer
- Johnlee Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
- Packaging
- 10 × 10 tablets, Alu-Alu pack
- Strength
- 25 mg
- Dosage form
- Tablet
- Route
- Oral
Medicine overview
Acarjohn 25 Tablet contains 25 mg of acarbose, an oral antidiabetic medicine in the alpha-glucosidase inhibitor class. The manufacturer identifies Acarjohn-25 as an anti-diabetic tablet supplied in an Alu-Alu pack. Acarbose is used with diet and exercise to improve blood glucose control in adults with type 2 diabetes. It works mainly in the intestine, slowing the digestion of carbohydrates so that glucose enters the bloodstream more gradually after meals.
What it is used for
Acarjohn 25 Tablet is used to help control blood glucose in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Its main effect is on the rise in glucose that occurs after eating. Acarbose may be used as part of diabetes management alongside diet and exercise and, when medically appropriate, with other glucose-lowering medicines such as metformin, sulfonylureas, or insulin.
How it works
Acarbose inhibits alpha-glucosidase enzymes in the small intestine. These enzymes normally break complex carbohydrates into smaller sugars that can be absorbed into the bloodstream. By delaying this process, acarbose slows carbohydrate digestion and reduces the sharp rise in blood glucose after a meal. Only a small proportion of an oral dose is absorbed as active acarbose, so its glucose-lowering action occurs mainly within the gastrointestinal tract.
How it is taken
Acarbose tablets are taken by mouth at the start of a main meal, with the first bite of food. Follow the prescribed dose and frequency rather than changing the amount yourself. Continue the diet, exercise, and blood-glucose monitoring plan advised by your healthcare professional. Because the medicine acts on carbohydrates being digested, correct timing with meals is important.
Important warnings
Do not use acarbose in people with hypersensitivity to acarbose, diabetic ketoacidosis, cirrhosis, inflammatory bowel disease, colonic ulceration, partial intestinal obstruction or a predisposition to obstruction, or chronic intestinal disorders causing significant problems with digestion or absorption. It should also be avoided when increased intestinal gas could worsen an underlying condition. Treatment is not recommended in significant renal dysfunction because adequate long-term clinical data are lacking. Acarbose can increase the risk of hypoglycemia when combined with insulin or a sulfonylurea. If low blood glucose occurs in this setting, glucose (dextrose) should be used rather than ordinary table sugar (sucrose), because acarbose delays sucrose breakdown. Intestinal adsorbents such as charcoal and carbohydrate-digesting enzyme products such as amylase or pancreatin can reduce its effect. Acarbose can also alter digoxin availability. Liver enzyme elevations and rare serious liver injury have been reported, so appropriate liver monitoring may be required during treatment. Severe or persistent abdominal symptoms, jaundice, rectal bleeding, marked constipation, or symptoms suggesting intestinal obstruction require prompt medical assessment.
Side effects and monitoring
Common effects are gastrointestinal, particularly flatulence, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, and abdominal pain. These effects are related to undigested carbohydrates reaching the lower intestine and may become less troublesome with continued treatment. Less common or serious reported effects include liver enzyme elevations, jaundice or hepatitis, hypersensitivity skin reactions, edema, thrombocytopenia, ileus or intestinal obstruction, and rare pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis. Seek medical attention for jaundice, severe or persistent abdominal symptoms, rectal bleeding, significant constipation, or signs of an allergic reaction. Blood glucose and HbA1c should be monitored to assess diabetes control. Periodic liver transaminase testing is recommended during treatment, particularly during the first year.
Pregnancy
Safety in pregnant women has not been established adequately. Acarbose should be used during pregnancy only when a healthcare professional determines that it is clearly needed; diabetes during pregnancy requires careful medical management.
Breastfeeding
Human milk data are limited. Current U.S. prescribing information advises against administering acarbose to a nursing woman, although very little orally administered acarbose is absorbed systemically. Discuss treatment with a healthcare professional before using acarbose while breastfeeding.
Food and drink
Take acarbose at the start of a main meal, with the first bite of food. Following the prescribed diabetes diet is important because excessive or unsuitable carbohydrate intake may make gastrointestinal effects such as gas, diarrhea, and abdominal discomfort more troublesome. If hypoglycemia develops while acarbose is being used with insulin or a sulfonylurea, use glucose (dextrose), not sucrose/table sugar, for rapid oral treatment.
Frequently asked questions
Why does acarbose cause so much gas or bloating?
Acarbose leaves more undigested carbohydrate in the lower intestine, where intestinal bacteria process it and produce gas. Flatulence, diarrhea, and abdominal discomfort are among its most common side effects and may become less troublesome over time.
Does acarbose lower my blood sugar too much?
Acarbose used alone does not usually cause hypoglycemia. The risk can increase when it is combined with insulin or a sulfonylurea, so blood glucose should be monitored as directed.
What should I use if my blood sugar goes too low while taking acarbose?
Use glucose (dextrose) rather than ordinary table sugar if hypoglycemia occurs while acarbose is being taken with insulin or a sulfonylurea. Acarbose delays the breakdown of sucrose, so table sugar may not correct low blood glucose quickly enough.
Do I need to take acarbose with every meal?
Take it only according to the prescribed regimen. Acarbose is administered at the start of a main meal, with the first bite, because it needs to act while carbohydrates are being digested.
Do stomach side effects from acarbose get better with time?
They may. Clinical data show that abdominal pain and diarrhea can decrease over time, and the frequency and intensity of flatulence may also lessen. Contact your healthcare professional if gastrointestinal symptoms are severe or persistent.
Why does Acarjohn 25 need to be taken with the first bite of food?
Acarbose works inside the intestine by delaying the digestion of carbohydrates from the meal. Taking it with the first bite places the medicine where it can act as carbohydrate digestion begins.
Does acarbose need blood tests while I am taking it?
Yes, appropriate monitoring is recommended. Blood glucose and HbA1c are used to assess diabetes control, and prescribing information recommends periodic liver transaminase tests because liver enzyme elevations can occur.
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Sources
Medical information notice: This information does not replace advice from a qualified healthcare professional. Use prescription medicine only as directed by the prescriber and the approved product information.
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| Delivery Time | 6 To 15 days |
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