Glubose 25 mg Tablet

Glubose 25 mg Tablet is a prescription diabetes medicine that contains 25 mg of acarbose in each tablet. It belongs to the alpha-glucosidase inhibitor class and is used to help lower blood sugar after meals in people with type 2 diabetes. Glubose 25 mg Tablet is taken by mouth and is used along with diet, exercise, and other diabetes care. It does not replace insulin or cure diabetes.

How it works: Acarbose in Glubose 25 mg Tablet slows the breakdown of carbohydrates in the gut, so sugar from meals enters the bloodstream more gradually. Because it works in the intestine, this tablet mainly helps reduce the rise in blood sugar after eating.

Glubose 25 mg Tablet is the lower-strength acarbose tablet, so it is often chosen when a doctor wants to start treatment cautiously or when someone needs a smaller dose because of stomach side effects. Since there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand here, Glubose 25 mg Tablet represents a single tablet strength that may be used as part of a stepwise dosing plan if the prescriber decides it is appropriate.

• Type 2 diabetes blood sugar control
• Lowering after-meal glucose spikes
• Used with diet and exercise
• May be used with other diabetes medicines
• Helps improve overall glycemic control

• Take Glubose 25 mg Tablet with the first bite of each main meal, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Swallow the tablet with water; do not crush, split, or chew it unless your prescriber says it is okay.
• If you skip a meal, skip that dose because this medicine works with food.
• Follow the meal plan and carbohydrate intake your doctor or diabetes educator recommends.
• If you get low blood sugar while taking Glubose 25 mg Tablet with another diabetes medicine, use glucose tablets or glucose gel rather than table sugar.
• Take it exactly as prescribed because timing with meals is important for this tablet to work correctly.

Each Glubose 25 mg Tablet provides 25 mg of acarbose. Your doctor may prescribe it once daily at first and then increase the frequency based on blood sugar response and stomach tolerance; it is commonly taken with meals, and the total daily amount is limited by the prescriber. The exact dose and maximum daily dose are individualized, so follow your doctor’s instructions rather than changing the tablet schedule on your own.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Acarbose may include:

• Gas or flatulence, which is very common with acarbose
• Abdominal bloating or stomach fullness
• Diarrhea
• Stomach discomfort or cramping
• Nausea
• These effects may be more noticeable when treatment is started or when the dose is increased

• Use Glubose 25 mg Tablet only if your doctor has confirmed it is appropriate for your type of diabetes.
• Do not use it to treat type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.
• Low blood sugar can happen when it is combined with insulin or certain other diabetes medicines; treat it with glucose, not table sugar, because acarbose can delay sucrose absorption.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease or a history of abnormal liver tests.
• Use caution if you have bowel disease, intestinal blockage, or conditions that may worsen with extra gas and bloating.
• Alcohol can affect blood sugar control, so ask your doctor how much, if any, is safe for you.
• Be careful when driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy or unwell from blood sugar changes.

• Insulin and sulfonylureas, which can raise the risk of low blood sugar when used together
• Other diabetes medicines that may need dose adjustment based on blood sugar readings
• Digestive enzyme products such as pancreatic enzymes, which may reduce the effect of acarbose
• Digoxin, which may need monitoring because acarbose can affect digoxin levels in some people

Store Glubose 25 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip or box, away from excess moisture, heat, and direct light.