Adjunct in diabetes mellitus
Adult: 5 g tid. Dose to be taken with at least 200 ml of fluid. Lower initial doses may be used to reduce GI adverse effects.
Chỉ định và Liều dùng
Oral
Adjunct in diabetes mellitus Adult: 5 g tid. Dose to be taken with at least 200 ml of fluid. Lower initial doses may be used to reduce GI adverse effects.
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Cách dùng
Should be taken with food. Take w/ or immediately before meals.
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Chống chỉ định
In cases of oesophageal diseases or difficulty in swallowing, intestinal obstruction, ingestion of dry granules.
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Thận trọng
Not recommended for children, monitor blood glucose levels. Hypoglycaemia.
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Tác dụng không mong muốn
Hypoglycaemia, GI disturbances (flatulence, diarrhoea and nausea), reduced appetite.
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Tương tác
Absorption of orally administered drugs may be affected.
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Tương tác với thức ăn
Reduces absorption of glucose and possibly lipids.
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Tác dụng
Description:
Mechanism of Action: Guar gum is a soluble fibre which reduces postprandial and fasting blood glucose concentrations in diabetic patients. It may also slow gastric emptying in dumping syndrome. |
Phân loại MIMS
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