ACARBOSE 100MG 30TABS

Take this medication by mouth with a glass of water. Take it as directed on the prescription label. Take it at the start of a main meal. Keep taking it unless your care team tells you to stop. If you develop severe vomiting or severe diarrhea that prevents you from eating meals, call your care team for advice. Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. Special care may be needed.

Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:

• Allergic reactions–skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
• Liver injury–right upper belly pain, loss of appetite, nausea, light-colored stool, dark yellow or brown urine, yellowing skin or eyes, unusual weakness or fatigue Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
• Bloating
• Diarrhea
• Gas
• Stomach pain

• Charcoal
• Digoxin Some medications may affect your blood sugar levels or hide the symptoms of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Talk with your care team about all of the medications you take. They may suggest changes to your insulin dose or checking your blood sugar levels more often. Medications that may affect your blood sugar levels include:
• Alcohol
• Certain antibiotics, such as ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, sulfamethoxazole; trimethoprim
• Certain medications for blood pressure or heart disease, such as benazepril, enalapril, lisinopril, losartan, valsartan
• Certain medications for mental health conditions, such as fluoxetine or olanzapine
• Diuretics, such as hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
• Estrogen and progestin hormones
• Other medications for diabetes
• Steroid medications, such as prednisone or cortisone
• Testosterone
• Thyroid hormones Medications that may mask symptoms of low blood sugar include:
• Beta blockers, such as atenolol, metoprolol, propranolol
• Clonidine
• Guanethidine
• Reserpine