acarbose

GPTKB entity

Statements (34)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:drug
alpha-glucosidase inhibitor
gptkbp:approvedBy 1990s
gptkbp:ATCCode A10BF01
gptkbp:availableOn gptkb:tablet
gptkbp:brand gptkb:Glucobay
Prandase
Precose
gptkbp:CASNumber 56180-94-0
gptkbp:contraindication intestinal obstruction
inflammatory bowel disease
chronic intestinal diseases
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:Bayer_AG
gptkbp:effect delays glucose absorption
gptkbp:eliminationHalfLife 2 hours
gptkbp:excretion urine
feces
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:WHO_Model_List_of_Essential_Medicines
gptkbp:hasMolecularFormula C25H43NO18
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label acarbose
gptkbp:interactsWith oral hypoglycemic agents
digestive enzymes
gptkbp:legalStatus prescription only
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction inhibits intestinal alpha-glucosidases
gptkbp:metabolism intestinal
gptkbp:molecularWeight 645.6 g/mol
gptkbp:pregnancyCategory B3 (Australia)
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration oral
gptkbp:sideEffect diarrhea
abdominal pain
flatulence
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:type_2_diabetes_mellitus
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:A10BX03
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6