Disorb 25mg Tablet

Learn more about Disorb 25mg Tablet, a quality offering from Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd featuring the therapeutic benefits of Acarbose (25mg). This formulation is primarily utilized for Type 2 diabetes mellitus. Browse through the detailed information provided below to enhance your knowledge about this medicine and its potential benefits for you.

MRP: ₹ 79
Packing: 10.0 tablets in 1 strip
Salt Combination: Acarbose (25mg)
Brand: Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Uses: Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Description

Disorb 25mg Tablet is used to treat people with type 2 diabetes mellitus
It helps lower blood sugar levels after meals
It belongs to a group of medicines known as alpha-glucosidase inhibitors
This medicine is usually prescribed in combination with other diabetes medications
Disorb 25mg Tablet should be taken just before or along with the first few bites of the meal
Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you need it to get the right amount to control your blood sugar levels
The dose may be increased gradually
Please do not stop taking it without consulting your doctor
If you do, your blood sugar levels may rise, putting 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 this medicine are gastrointestinal discomfort and flatulence
Consult your doctor if these bother you or do not go away
Disorb 25mg Tablet alone 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 should be treated by taking plain glucose as common sugar will not help correct low blood sugar levels if you take this medicine.
Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have kidney or liver problems
Do not Take Disorb 25mg Tablet if you have ulceration or inflammation in the bowel (e.g., 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 ensure your safety
Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking this medicine as it may increase the risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels).

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Disorb 25mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Disorb 25mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Disorb 25mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Disorb 25mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Disorb 25mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.^Use of Disorb 25mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Driving:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether Disorb 25mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Disorb 25mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Disorb 25mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	CAUTION: Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Disorb 25mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action:	Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitors (AGIs)
Therapeutic class:	ANTI DIABETIC
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Aminocyclitol glycosides