Precose
This medication is indicated to support blood sugar control and formulated to target post-prandial hyperglycaemia in type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Strengths: 25 · 50mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Glucobay
- Therapeutic class
Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor
- Minor side effects
flatulence; diarrhoea; abdominal ache
- Moderate side effects
elevated liver enzymes
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Bayer
- Onset Time
within meal
- Duration
4–6 hours
- Storage instructions
Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture.
- Drug interactions
neomycin; colestyramine; digoxin
- Age restrictions
Not recommended for children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Should not be used. Breastfeeding: Should not be used.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to acarbose; chronic intestinal diseases; severe renal impairment; inflammatory bowel disease
Precautions and warnings
take with the first bite of each meal; monitor blood glucose regularly; may cause abdominal discomfort
Serious side effects
jaundice — requires immediate medical attention; ileus — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
This medication is indicated to support blood sugar control and formulated to target post-prandial hyperglycaemia in type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Mechanism of action
Acarbose acts within the gastrointestinal tract to inhibit alpha-glucosidase enzymes. This slows the breakdown of complex carbohydrates into glucose, resulting in a delayed, and often reduced, increase in blood glucose concentrations following a meal.
Precose
This medication is indicated to support blood sugar control and formulated to target post-prandial hyperglycaemia in type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Acarbose
- Listed indication(s): Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Usually available as
- 180 tablets - 25 mg639-25-mg-1352
- 90 tablets - 50 mg639-50-mg-1356