Product: Generic Precose (Acarbose)
Precose (Acarbose) is a glucosidase inhibitor used to treat diabetes.
Drug Category: Diabetes
Brand Name: Precose
Generic Name: Acarbose
About Precose (Acarbose):
Brand name: Precose
Generic name: Acarbose
What is the most important information I should know about Precose?
• Take each dose of Precose with the first bite of a meal.
• Know the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) which include shaking; headache; sweating; pale cool skin; fast heartbeats; drowsiness; dizziness; weakness; hunger; confusion; nausea; nervousness or anxiety; or difficulty concentrating. Carry a piece of non-dietetic sugary hard candy or glucose tablets with you to treat episodes of low blood sugar.
What is Precose?
• Precose delays the digestion of carbohydrates (forms of sugar) in the body. This decreases the amount of sugar that passes into the blood after a meal and prevents periods of hyperglycemia (high blood sugar).
• Precose is used to treat type 2 diabetes.
• Precose may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Precose?
• Before taking this medication tell your doctor if you have
inflammatory bowel disease such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease or any other disease of the intestines;
ulcers of the colon;
a blockage or obstruction in the intestines;
liver disease; or
kidney disease.
• You may not be able to take Precose or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.
• Contact your doctor if you develop a fever or an infection require surgery or if you experience a serious injury. Illness or injury may cause a loss of blood sugar control and insulin (or an adjustment of a current insulin dose) may be required for a period of time.
• Precose is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Generally insulin is the drug of choice for controlling diabetes during pregnancy. Do not take Precose without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.
• Precose passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing infant. Do not take Precose without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How should I take Precose?
• Take Precose exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions ask your pharmacist nurse or doctor to explain them to you.
• Take each dose with a full glass (8 ounces) of water.
• Take each dose with the first bite of a meal.
• It is important to take Precose regularly to get the most benefit.
• Your doctor may recommend regular monitoring of blood sugar levels with blood or urine tests or other medical evaluations during treatment with Precose to monitor progress and side effects.
• Contact your doctor if you develop a fever or an infection require surgery or if you experience a serious injury. Illness or injury may cause a loss of blood sugar control and insulin (or an adjustment of a current insulin dose) may be required for a period of time.
• Store Precose at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• For maximum effectiveness Precose should be taken with the first bite of a meal. A missed dose taken within 15 minutes of the first bite of a meal will still be effective and should be taken as soon as remembered. If more than 15 minutes have passed since the first bite of the meal a missed dose of Precose may still be taken although the effectiveness of the medication will be reduced. If a missed dose is not remembered until the next meal skip the missed dose and take only the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected.
• An overdose of this medication is unlikely to occur. Symptoms of an overdose are unknown but stomach pain gas bloating and diarrhea might be expected.
What should I avoid while taking Precose?
• Follow your diet medication and exercise routines very closely. Changing any of these factors can affect your blood sugar levels.
• Tell your doctor and dentist that you are taking this medication before you undergo any surgery.
• Do not take any over-the-counter cough cold allergy pain or weight-loss medications without first talking to your doctor.
• Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may affect blood sugar levels.
What are the possible side effects of Precose?
• Stop taking Precose and seek emergency medical attention if you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips tongue or face; or hives).
• No other serious side effects have been reported from the use of Precose. Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual or especially bothersome side effects.
• Know the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) which include shaking; headache; sweating; pale cool skin; fast heartbeats; drowsiness; dizziness; weakness; hunger; confusion; nausea; nervousness or anxiety; or difficulty concentrating. Carry a piece of non-dietetic sugary hard candy or glucose tablets with you to treat episodes of low blood sugar.
• Some gas bloating abdominal discomfort or pain is likely to be experienced. Diarrhea may also occur. These side effects usually lessen with time.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
What other drugs will affect Precose?
• Digestive-enzyme supplements such as pancreatin (amylase protease lipase) in products such as Arco-Lase Cotazym Donnazyme Pancrease Creon Ku-Zyme and others may decrease the effects of Precose. These medications should not be taken at the same time as Precose.
• Before taking Precose tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:
a thiazide diuretic (water pill) such as hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ Hydrodiuril others) chlorothiazide (Diuril) chlorthalidone (Thalitone) indapamide (Lozol) and others;
a steroid medication such as prednisone (Deltasone) methylprednisolone (Medrol) and others;
an estrogen (Premarin Ogen others) or an estrogen-containing birth control pill;
a phenothiazine such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine) prochlorperazine (Compazine) promethazine (Phenergan Promethegan) and others;
a thyroid medication (Synthroid Levoxyl others);
phenytoin (Dilantin Phenytek); or
a calcium channel blocker such as verapamil (Calan Verelan Isoptin) diltiazem (Cardizem Dilacor XR) nifedipine (Procardia Adalat) and others.
• The drugs listed above do not necessarily affect the actions of Precose directly but they are known to affect blood sugar levels. Special monitoring may be necessary.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Precose or affect your condition. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines including vitamins minerals and herbal products.
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Synonyms:
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