Zarbose 0.2 Tablet

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MRP: ₹ 76.4
Packing: 10.0 tablets in 1 strip
Salt Combination: Voglibose (0.2mg)
Brand: Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries
Uses: Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Description

Zarbose 0.2 Tablet is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus
It helps control the high blood sugar levels in your body after each meal
It is used when other similar medicines along with a restricted diet, are unable to control abnormally high blood sugar levels
Zarbose 0.2 Tablet should be taken just before a meal
The dose and how often you need it will be decided by your doctor so that you get the right amount to control your blood sugar levels
Do not stop taking it suddenly without consulting your doctor
If you do, your blood sugar levels may increase and put you at risk of serious complications like kidney damage and blindness.
This medicine is only part of a treatment program that should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor
Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly while taking this medicine.
The most common side effects of Zarbose 0.2 Tablet include flatulence (gas), stomach pain, loss of appetite, constipation, and diarrhea
Consult your doctor if any of these side effects bother you or do not go away
This medicine by itself does not cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels)
However, when used in combination with other diabetes medicines (especially insulin or sulphonylureas), it can lead to hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels)
Such episodes of hypoglycemia will have to be treated by taking plain glucose
Table sugar or common sugar will not help correct low blood sugar levels if you are taking this medicine.
Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems
Do not Take Zarbose 0.2 Tablet if you have ulceration or inflammation in the bowel (eg
ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease)
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it
Please tell your doctor about all the other medicines you are taking to make sure you are safe
Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking this medicine as it may increase the risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels).

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Zarbose 0.2 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zarbose 0.2 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Zarbose 0.2 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Zarbose 0.2 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	SAFE: Zarbose 0.2 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Zarbose 0.2 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnency:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Zarbose 0.2 Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Alcohol:	UNSAFE: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Zarbose 0.2 Tablet.
Drug Action:	Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitors (AGIs)
Therapeutic class:	ANTI DIABETIC
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Valiolamine derivative