Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Akar 100 Tablet should be taken with or after food.
- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Akar 100 Tablet. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Akar 100 Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies do not indicate harmful effects. However, there are limited human studies. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Akar 100 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. | - Driving : CAUTION
Akar 100 Tablet may affect your driving ability if your blood sugar becomes too low or too high. Monitor your blood glucose and avoid driving if affected. | - Kidney : CAUTION
Akar 100 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed. | - Liver : CAUTION
Akar 100 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.Use of Akar 100 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
If you miss a dose of Akar 100 Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Does Akar 100 Tablet cause hypoglycemia?::: Although Akar 100 Tablet has a glucose-lowering effect, it does not cause hypoglycemia. However, blood sugar levels may fall into the hypoglycemic range when given along with other antidiabetic medicines or insulin. If this occurs, consult your doctor, who may modify your dose accordingly.| Why does Akar 100 Tablet cause flatulence?::: Akar 100 Tablet blocks the digestion of carbohydrates, which causes the accumulation of undigested carbohydrates in the colon. Bacterial fermentation of the accumulated carbohydrates causes intestinal gas, leading to flatulence and abdominal pain.| Can Akar 100 Tablet cause diarrhea?::: Yes, diarrhea is a common side effect of Akar 100 Tablet. However, it does not affect everybody. Any food containing carbohydrates, such as household sugar (cane sugar), can cause diarrhea and severe abdominal pain. If diarrhea persists or becomes severe, contact your doctor immediately.| When should Akar 100 Tablet be taken?::: Akar 100 Tablet should be taken with meals. It should be swallowed whole with water or chewed with the first mouthful of food.| What if I forget to take Akar 100 Tablet?::: If you forget to take a dose of Akar 100 Tablet, do not take the missed dose between meals. Wait for the scheduled dose and meal, and continue taking your tablets as prescribed. Do not take the dose twice to make up for your forgotten tablets.| What will happen if more than the recommended dose of Akar 100 Tablet is taken?::: If you take more than the recommended dose of Akar 100 Tablet, it may cause a temporary increase in flatulence (accumulation of gas), diarrhea, and abdominal discomfort. Avoid meals or drinks containing carbohydrates for the next 4-6 hours.| Who should not take Akar 100 Tablet?::: Akar 100 Tablet should be avoided by patients who are allergic to it, have severe liver disease, or have inflammation or ulceration of the intestine (e.g., Crohn?s disease). The use of Akar 100 Tablet should also be restricted in patients with intestinal obstruction (cramping pain, vomiting, obstipation, and lack of flatus). In addition, patients with a large hernia or an intestinal disease where food is not digested or absorbed properly should avoid Akar 100 Tablet. Along with that, Akar 100 Tablet should not be used by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Akar 100 Tablet is an anti-diabetic medicine. It inhibits the intestinal enzymes responsible for breaking complex sugars into simple sugars such as glucose. This prevents blood glucose levels from rising very high immediately after meals.
-Digoxin (Oral Route): Moderate
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Digoxin may increase the metabolism of Acarbose.
| -Asparaginase (Injection Route): Moderate
Your doctor may monitor your diabetic control closely and adjust the doses as per the observations. Concurrent use may interfere with control over blood sugar.
| -Fenfluramine (Oral Route): Moderate
Your doctor may monitor your diabetic control closely and adjust the doses as per the observations. Concurrent use may interfere with control over blood sugar.
| -Bortezomib (Injection Route): Moderate
Your doctor may monitor blood glucose levels and adjust the dose, if required. Concurrent use may impair diabetic control.
| -Asenapine (Oral Route): Moderate
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your glucose levels frequently and adjust the doses as per the observations. Concurrent use may increase the risk of high blood sugar levels.