Acarbose + Metformin

Last updated 18 Feb 2020 | 11:52 AM (UTC)

How Acarbose + Metformin works

Acarbose + Metformin is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Acarbose and metformin. Acarbose works by slowing down the breakdown of complex sugars into simpler sugars. This reduces the post-meal rise in blood sugar. Metformin lowers the production and absorption of sugar in your body and allows better use of existing insulin.

Common side effects of Acarbose + Metformin

Flatulence, Diarrhea, Abdominal pain

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Medicine brands for Acarbose + Metformin

Glucobay M

Bayer Zydus Pharma Pvt Ltd

₹114 to ₹180

2 variant(s)

Acobose M

Shinto Organics (P) Limited

₹161 to ₹161

1 variant(s)

Acarjohn M

Johnlee Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

₹85 to ₹85

1 variant(s)

Disorb M

Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹120 to ₹160

2 variant(s)

Glucord M

Agrosaf Pharmaceuticals

Care Formulation Labs Pvt Ltd

₹91 to ₹91

1 variant(s)

Glucotag M

Ikon Remedies Pvt Ltd

₹98 to ₹145

2 variant(s)

Expert advice for Acarbose + Metformin

Take it with food to lower your chance of having an upset stomach.
It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, and anxious feeling.
Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while taking this medicine.
Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any deep or rapid breathing, persistent nausea, vomiting or stomach pain as Acarbose + Metformin may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis, which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood.