Volicose 0.3mg Tab

Uses of Volicose 0.3mg Tab

Voglibose is used in the treatment of diabetes. Voglibose reduces absorption of glucose from the intestine and thus lowers post-prandial glucose level .

Side Effects of Volicose 0.3mg Tab

Flatulence; abdominal distension; diarrhoea; pain; skin reactions; hypoglycemia; increased LFT. Potentially Fatal: Hepatotoxicity.

Drug Interactions

May enhance effects of other antidiabetics including insulin.

Contraindications

Inflammatory bowel disease; GI obstruction or patients predisposed to it; conditions which may deteriorate as a result of increased gas formation eg, hernia; severe ketosis; diabetic coma or pre-coma; severe infection; hypersensitivity; pregnancy; lactation. Not to be used as monotherapy in IDDM.

Mechanism of Action

Voligbose has general properties similar to acarbose and selectively inhibits α-glucosidase in the enteric canal, delaying the digestion and absorption of carbohydrate, thereby suppressing sharp increase in post-prandial plasma glucose.

Special Precautions

History of laparotomy or ileus. Roemheld's syndrome, stenosis, severe hepatic or renal impairment. Child <18 yr; elderly. Monitor LFT. Treat hypoglycaemic episodes with glucose (not with sucrose).

How to Use

Take orally with food and water, as directed by your physician.

How to Store

Keep in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and moisture.

Safety Concerns

• Alcohol: Avoid during treatment.
• Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
• Pregnancy: Contraindicated.
• Liver/Kidney: Use with caution.

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