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It is a pseudo-tertrasaccharide which delay’s carbohydrate
digestion and glucose absorption therapy reducing postrandial
peaks in levels of blood sugar.
INDICATIONS: First line therapy in NIDOM. When
dietary restrictions are not adequate, for better glycaemic control
who is already on oral therapy.
CONTRAINDICATIONS: Chronic intestinal diseases
like partial intestinal obstruction, colonic ulceration, inflammatory
bowel diseases. Diabetic ketoacidosis and cirrhosis of liver.
SAFETY PROFILE: GI symptoms, abdominal pain,
diarrhea.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: With sucrose or fructose
containing foods there may be abdominal discomfort. Risk of hypoglycemia
if concurrent administration with oral hypoglycemics and/or insulin.
Digestive enzymes and oral carbohydrates may reduce the efficacy
of acarbose.
DOSAGE: 50 -100 mg three times a day.