Acarbose - Revision history

Zeki at 03:00, 5 July 2024

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	'''Drug class: [[:Category: Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors \| α-glucosidase inhibitors]]		'''Drug class: [[:Category: Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors \| α-glucosidase inhibitors]]

	'''Acarbose (GLUCOBAY)'''（中文：[[~~阿於波糖~~]]）		'''Acarbose (GLUCOBAY)'''（中文：[[阿卡波糖]]）
	==Pronunciation==		==Pronunciation==
	===Acarbose 50mg===		===Acarbose 50mg===

Zeki at 02:59, 5 July 2024

2024-07-05T02:59:49Z

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	===Acarbose 50mg===		===Acarbose 50mg===
	[[File:Acarbose 50mg.mp3]]		[[File:Acarbose 50mg.mp3]]

			==Common Strengths of Acarbose Tablet==
			Acarbose tablets are available in the following strengths:
			*25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg tablets

			==Drug Trade Names of Acarbose Tablet==
			GLUCOBAY is the trade name for Acarbose.

			==Drug Usage==
			Used to treat type 2 diabetes.

			==Mechanism of Action==
			Slows the digestion of carbohydrates by inhibiting enzymes that break down complex carbohydrates, which helps control blood sugar levels.

			==Route of Administration==
			Oral

			==Dosages==
			*Initially 25 mg three times daily, may increase to 50 - 100 mg three times daily.
			*No specific dosage adjustments for hypertension, heart failure, or diabetic kidney disease.

			==Side Effects==
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			\| Nausea
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			==Pharmacokinetics==
			Not provided in the search results.
			*Absorption
			**Acarbose is poorly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract.
			*Metabolism
			**Acarbose is extensively metabolized within the gastrointestinal tract, primarily by intestinal bacteria and to a lesser extent by digestive enzymes
			*Excretion
			**Approximately half of an orally administered dose is excreted in the feces within 96 hours of administration.
			*Half-life
			**The plasma elimination half-life of acarbose is approximately 2 hours.
			*The onset of action for acarbose
			**1 hour

			==Drug Precautions==
			'''Pregnancy

			Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

			'''Breastfeeding

			Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

			'''Children and Elderly

			No specific information for children; limited testing in elderly showed no significant differences.

			'''Monitoring Requirements
			*Regular blood sugar and liver function tests
			*The medicine is not recommended for patients with gastrointestinal problems

			'''Drug Interaction

			May interact with digoxin, diuretics, estrogens, isoniazid, blood pressure medications, oral contraceptives, pancreatic enzymes, phenytoin, steroids, and thyroid medications

			==FAQ==
			'''How Should I Take the Tablet?

			Take with the first bite of each main meal.

			'''What Should I Avoid While Taking?

			Alcohol consumption should be discussed with your doctor.

			'''What Happens if I Miss a Dose?

			Take the missed dose with your next meal. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Zeki at 02:45, 5 July 2024

2024-07-05T02:45:34Z

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	[[Category: Drugs]][[Category: Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors]]		[[Category: Drugs]][[Category: Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors]]

			[[:Category: Antidiabetic Drug \| '''Antidiabetic Drug''']]

			'''Drug class: [[:Category: Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors \| α-glucosidase inhibitors]]

			'''Acarbose (GLUCOBAY)'''（中文：[[阿於波糖]]）
	==Pronunciation==		==Pronunciation==
	===Acarbose 50mg===		===Acarbose 50mg===
	[[File:Acarbose 50mg.mp3]]		[[File:Acarbose 50mg.mp3]]

Zeki at 06:03, 24 June 2024

2024-06-24T06:03:30Z

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	==Pronunciation==		==Pronunciation==
	===Acarbose 50mg===		===Acarbose 50mg===
	[[File:Acarbose 50mg.mp3]]		[[File:Acarbose 50mg.mp3]]

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2020-09-08T09:33:19Z

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	[[File:Acarbose 50mg.mp3]]		[[File:Acarbose 50mg.mp3]]

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Ctol2 at 08:34, 3 September 2020

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Ctol2 at 07:53, 3 September 2020

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	==Pronunciation==		==Pronunciation==
			Acarbose 50mg
	[[File:Acarbose 50mg.mp3~~\|Acarbose 50mg~~]]		[[File:Acarbose 50mg.mp3]]