Indias Best ePharmacy: Voglistar

Constituents

Voglibose (0.2mg)

Usage of Voglistar - MD 0.2 Tablet

Voglistar - MD 0.2 Tablet is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It is used along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.

Possible Side-effects

Common

Skin rash
Flatulence
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea

Unit

30 tablet md in 1 strip

Manufacturer

Mankind Pharma Ltd

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How to use Voglistar - MD 0.2 Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not handle the tablets with wet hands. Put it in your mouth but do not swallow it. Voglistar - MD 0.2 Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Medicine Works

Voglistar - MD 0.2 Tablet is an anti-diabetic medication. It inhibits an enzyme that helps in conversion of carbohydrates to glucose. This slows down carbohydrate digestion/absorption thereby preventing increase in blood glucose after meals.

Related Warnings

Taking Voglibose with alcohol reduce the blood sugar levels in diabetic patients.

Voglistar - MD 0.2 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.

Voglistar - MD 0.2 Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

Voglistar - MD 0.2 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Voglistar - MD 0.2 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Voglistar - MD 0.2 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

There is limited information available on the use of Voglistar - MD 0.2 Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Expert Advice

Voglistar - MD 0.2 Tablet is used together with other diabetes medicines to control blood sugar and avoid long-term complications.
You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with Voglistar - MD 0.2 Tablet.
Voglistar - MD 0.2 Tablet lowers your post-meal blood sugar levels. Therefore, it should be taken just before meals.
Side effects such as stomach pain, gas, and diarrhea may occur during the first few weeks of treatment but should get better with time.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Which class of drug does Voglistar belong to?

Voglistar belongs to the class of drug known as an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor which prevents carbohydrate digestion.

Q. Can I use Voglistar for weight loss?

No, Voglistar is not approved for weight loss. It can cause weight loss on prolonged use. Weight loss occurs because it inhibits carbohydrate digestion and delays gastric emptying. It is mainly used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus with postprandial hyperglycemia.