Can I take Zhenyuan Tablets if my postprandial blood glucose is high?

Jun 01, 2022 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

Today, after eating, I remembered that I forgot to take Zhenyuan Tablets. Can I take Zhenyuan Tablets when my postprandial blood glucose is high?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Pan Yongyuan
Zhenyuan Tablets are recommended to be taken on an empty stomach (before meals), as the fasting state of the stomach facilitates optimal absorption and enables rapid onset of action while maintaining effective drug concentrations—thereby enhancing both absorption and therapeutic efficacy. However, certain medications that may irritate the gastrointestinal tract—such as gastric enzyme tablets and amylase—should be taken after meals; co-administration with food ensures their optimal effectiveness.