Minerva 25Mg Tablet
About Minerva 25Mg Tablet
Minerva 25Mg Tablet is a medicine which is used to control blood sugar levels in people who suffer from Type 2 Diabetes. The need to control blood sugars is necessary to prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs and sexual functions. The medicine works in the intestines to slow the break down and absorption of carbohydrates from foods that you eat.
Minerva 25Mg Tablet should not be used in case you have allergies. Please tell your doctor in case you suffer from bowel or intestinal problems or kidney issues. Also tell the doctor in case you have fluctuating sugar levels.
Minerva 25Mg Tablet is an oral medicine to be taken as directed by the doctor. Generally it is prescribed thrice daily along with the first bite of the meal. The dosage is fixed according to your medical condition and response to the treatment. You should stick to the same time each day to get most benefit from it.
Minerva 25Mg Tablet also has its side effects. The medication causes diarrhea, gas, and discomfort in the abdomen. This may reduce as the body gets used to the medication, but one must tell the doctor if these symptoms persist.
Type DiabetesInformation given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Diabetologist before using this medicine.
What are the uses of Minerva 25Mg Tablet
Type 2 Diabetes
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Diabetologist before using this medicine.
What are the side effects of Minerva 25Mg Tablet ?
Flatulence
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Diabetologist before using this medicine.
Key highlights of Minerva 25Mg Tablet
Is It safe with alcohol?
Taking miglitol with alcohol may affect blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Minerva 25mg tablet is probably safe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Does this affect kidney function?
Caution should be used in patients with renal impairment.
Does this affect liver function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Diabetologist before using this medicine.
What are the substitutes for Minerva 25Mg Tablet ?
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Minerva 25Mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.
- Misobit 25Mg Tablet
Lupin Ltd
- Mignar 25Mg Tablet
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Mignar 25Mg Tablet
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Euglitol 25Mg Tablet
Abbott India Ltd
- Glybloc 25Mg Tablet
Unichem Laboratories Ltd
- Glock 25Mg Tablet
Unichem Laboratories Ltd
- Miglit 25Mg Tablet
Biocon
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Diabetologist before using this medicine.
What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any missed dose instructions?
If you miss a dose of Miglitol, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Diabetologist before using this medicine.
How does this medication work?
This medication works by reversible blocking of membrane-bound a-glucoside hydrolase enzymes, causes an antihyperglycemic action. Oligosaccharides and disaccharides are hydrolyzed to glucose by membrane-bound intestinal a-glucosidases. Therefore, glucose absorption in diabetes patients is prolonged.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Diabetologist before using this medicine.
What are the interactions of Minerva 25Mg Tablet ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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References
Miglitol-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 11 June 2022].Available from:
https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/miglitol
Miglitol-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 11 June 2022].Available from:
https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00491
MIGLITOL tablet,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 11 June 2022].Available from:
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=MIGLITOL
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