acrabose ( precose) glucosidase inhibitors

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What is it for

Management of blood sugar in T2DM

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How does it work

  • Lower blood sugar by inhibiting the enzyme alpha glucosidasein GI tract

  • Delays and reduced glucose absorption but delaying absorption of carbs

  • Especially helpful postprandial hyperglycemia

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How is it taken

PO

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Adverse effects

  • GI upset

  • Liver dysfunction

  • Hypoglycemia

  • Borborygmus : gurgling

  • Flatulence: gas

  • Diarrhea

  • Abdominal distention

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What do I educate

  • check blood sugar regularly

  • Monitor enzymes

  • Give with first bite of each meal 3 times a day

  • Give at the same time daily Follow diet

  • Follow diet/ exercise plan