| Active substance | Acarbose |
|---|---|
| Dosage | 50 Mg |
| Water Retention | No |
| Hepatotoxicity | Low |
| Lab Test | Monitoring of liver enzymes may be advised |
| Also known as | Glucobay, Prandase, Precose |
| Blood pressure | No direct effect |
| Trade name | Precose, Glucobay |
| FORM | Oral |
| Dosage Unit | Tabs |
| ean13 | 1399419844435 |
| Reference | SPRM058 |
| Tab Piece | 30 Tabs |
| Storage conditions | Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat |
| Chemical name | O-4, 6-dideoxy-4-[(1S, 4R, 5S, 6S)-4, 5, 6-trihydroxy-3-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohex-2-en-1-yl]amino-О±-D-glucopyranosyl-(1в†’4)-O-О±-D-glucopyranosyl-(1в†’4)-D-glucopyranose |
| Formula | C25H43NO18 |
| Substance class | Oligosaccharide |
| Main action | Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor |
| Half-life | 2 hours |
| Dosage (medical) | 50-100 mg orally with the first bite of each main meal |
| Dosage (sports) | Not applicable |
| Effects | Reduces the rate of digestion of carbohydrates |
| Side effects | Flatulence, diarrhea, abdominal pain |
| Use in sports | Not typically used in sports |
| Packing | Blister |
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