Ingredient

Voglibose

Boglitasone is an ingredient used to inhibit the rise in blood sugar after meals in the treatment of diabetes.

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MFDS ingredient code M051790

What does it do?

Boglitasone belongs to the class of alpha-glucosidase inhibitors and is an ingredient used in the treatment of diabetes. It is primarily used to prevent rapid increases in blood sugar after meals. This ingredient helps control blood sugar by delaying the breakdown of carbohydrates in the small intestine.

Boglitasone inhibits the enzyme alpha-glucosidase, which breaks down carbohydrates in the small intestine. As a result, carbohydrates are broken down and absorbed slowly, preventing rapid increases in blood sugar after meals. Consequently, blood sugar control improves.

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Good to know

Unlike other diabetes medications, Boglitasone does not directly stimulate insulin secretion but works by delaying carbohydrate absorption in the digestive process. This aspect favors improvements in insulin resistance and reductions in the risk of hypoglycemia.

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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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