Drug Name

Glyset (Miglitol)

Drug Uses

Glyset is used for treating type 2 diabetes in adults whose diabetes cannot be managed with diet alone. Glyset may be used alone, in combination with other oral diabetes medicines, or with insulin.

How Taken

Take Glyset as directed by your doctor.

• Take Glyset with the earliest bite of each main meal, unless directed otherwise by your doctor.
• Incase you are as well as using charcoal or digestive enzyme preparations with Glyset, space them at least 2 to 4 hours apart for maximum effectiveness.
• Carefully follow the diet as well as exercise program given to you by your health care provider.
• Temporary insulin therapy may be essential during stressful periods (such as fever, trauma, infection, or surgery).

Ask your health care provider any questions you may possess about how to take Glyset.

Drug Class as well as Mechanism

Glyset is a glucosidase inhibitor. It works by slowing down the enzyme that turns carbohydrates into glucose. This decreases blood sugar levels following a meal.

Missed Dose

Incase you miss a dose of Glyset as well as are using it regularly, take it as soon as likely. Incase it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose as well as go back to your normal dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Storage

Store Glyset at room temperature, between 68 as well as 77 degrees F (20 as well as 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, as well as light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep in a close, light-resistant container. Keep Glyset out of the reach of children as well as away from pets.

Warnings/Precautions

Do not take Glyset if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Glyset;
• you possess blockage of the stomach or intestine or are at risk for these problems;
• you possess long-term (chronic) bowel inflammation, colon ulcers, or stomach or intestine problems that interfere with digestion or nutrient absorption;
• you possess diabetic ketoacidosis (high ketone levels) or moderate to very bad kidney problems.

Contact your doctor or health care provider fair away incase any of these apply to you.

Some health examination conditions may work with Glyset . Tell your doctor or pharmacist incase you possess any health examination conditions, especially incase any of the following apply to you:

• incase you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• incase you are using any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• incase you possess allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• incase you possess stomach or intestinal problems, liver problems, or kidney problems

Some MEDICINES MAY WORK with Glyset . Tell your health care provider incase you are using any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Insulin or sulfonylureas (eg, glyburide) because side effects may be increased by Glyset
• Digoxin, propranolol, or ranitidine because their effectiveness may be decreased by Glyset

Likely Side Effects

Check with your doctor incase any of these most ordinary side effects persist or become bothersome:

• bloating; diarrhea; gas; cushioned stools; stomach pain.

Seek health examination attention fair away incase any of these very bad side effects occur:

• very bad allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); very bad stomach pain.

More Information

Glyset is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.

If your symptoms do not improve or incase they become worse, check with your doctor.