Ingredient

Acarbose

Acarbose is a diabetes treatment ingredient that suppresses blood sugar rises after meals.

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MFDS ingredient code M085039

What does it do?

Acarbose is an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor that helps control blood sugar by delaying carbohydrate digestion. It is used in the treatment of diabetes and aims to alleviate postprandial blood sugar spikes.

Acarbose inhibits enzymes that break down carbohydrates in the intestines, slowing down glucose absorption. This helps prevent rapid increases in blood sugar after meals, contributing to blood sugar control.

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Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Unlike other diabetes medications, acarbose does not directly stimulate insulin secretion and is characterized by its ability to regulate carbohydrate absorption during the digestive process.

Medicines containing this ingredient

Even with the same ingredient, strength, dosage form and how it is taken can differ.

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Even with the same ingredient, dosage and approved uses can differ by strength, dosage form and combined ingredients. Check each product's information before taking it.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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