Acarbose

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:physicist
gptkbp:approves gptkb:European_Union
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:brand Glucobay
Precose
gptkbp:chemicalFormula C25H43NO18
gptkbp:clinicalTrials Phase IV
Phase III
gptkbp:contraindication Breastfeeding
Pregnancy
Inflammatory bowel disease
Severe renal impairment
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:Bayer_AG
gptkbp:dosageForm Tablets
100 mg
50 mg
25 mg
gptkbp:drugInterdiction Absorption is minimal
Delays carbohydrate digestion
Excreted in feces
Metabolized by intestinal bacteria
Reduces postprandial blood glucose levels
gptkbp:healthcare Support from healthcare providers
Education on side effects
May require dietary changes
Regular monitoring of blood glucose levels
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Acarbose
gptkbp:interactsWith gptkb:Metformin
Insulin
Sulfonylureas
gptkbp:isATypeOf 56180-94-0
gptkbp:issuedBy Oral tablet
gptkbp:lastProduced 1990
gptkbp:marketedAs gptkb:Australia
gptkb:Brazil
gptkb:Canada
gptkb:India
gptkb:Japan
gptkbp:operates_in A10BF01
gptkbp:researchAreas Cardiovascular health
Metabolic syndrome
Diabetes treatment
Obesity management
Gastrointestinal health
gptkbp:safetyFeatures Generally well tolerated
Monitor liver function
Long-term use is safe
gptkbp:sideEffect Diarrhea
Flatulence
Gastrointestinal discomfort
gptkbp:triggerType Inhibits carbohydrate absorption
gptkbp:usedFor Type 2 diabetes management