Miglitol

Uses	Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Therapy	Anti-Diabetic
Side Effects	Gas and Bloating

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Molecule Description

Miglitol medicine is a Glucosidase inhibitor used along with diet and exercise to control high blood sugar in people with Type 2 diabetes in adults. High blood sugar can cause kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs and sexual function problems.

Uses

Type 2 diabetes
Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, nerve problems, blindness, loss of limbs and sexual function problems

Contraindications

When should one not use Miglitol

Diabetic ketoacidosis
Inflammatory bowel disease
Intestinal ulceration or partial intestinal obstruction
Disorders of digestion or absorption
Allergy to the medicine or any of its components

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Flatulence
Rash

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

It should not be taken during pregnancy. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant.

Breast Feeding

Miglitol may pass into breast milk. It should not be taken during breastfeeding.

Driving

It may impair with the driving ability. If you develop visual problems, do not drive.

Alcohol

Alcohol may worsen the side effects of this medicine. Although rare, drinking alcohol with this medicine can cause a headache, flushing, nausea, vomiting.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You are recovering from an operation, infections with fever, injury or from other forms of stress. Inform your doctor as a temporary change of treatment may be necessary
Have severe liver or kidney disorder

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Miglitol acts by blocking the activity of Glucosidase enzyme present in the gastrointestinal tract, thereby slows down the breakdown and absorption of carbohydrates from foods. This effect helps to lessen your blood sugar that is raised after a meal.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Charcoal products
Digestive enzyme products (such as Amylase, Pancreatin)
Pramlintide
Beta-blocker (like Metoprolol, Propranolol, glaucoma eye drops such as Timolol)

Interactions with food items

Excess sugar, packed food, oily food should avoid
Intake of vegetables, fruits and proteins can have significant benefits for people with diabetes

Dosage

Overdose

Overdose does not result in hypoglycemia but it may result in transient increases in flatulence, diarrhea and abdominal discomfort.

Missed a Dose

Take medicine as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to the regular dosing schedule. Do not take extra medicine.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to it or have certain conditions. Tell your doctor about the medications which you are already taking and discuss all your health conditions. Discuss the benefits and risks of using this medicine.

Store at room temperature and away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets.

Do not use the medicine if it is expired or near to expiry date. Always check the expiry date while buying the medicine.

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