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Indications ⬇

REMS

Contraind./Precautions ⬆ ⬇

Contraindicated in:

Use Cautiously in:

Adv. Reactions/Side Effects ⬆ ⬇

GI: abdominal pain, diarrhea, flatulence, ↑liver enzymes

Interactions ⬆ ⬇

Drug-drug:

Drug-Natural Products:

Availability ⬆ ⬇

(Generic available)

Route/Dosage ⬆ ⬇

US Brand Names ⬆ ⬇

Precose

Action ⬆ ⬇

  • Lowers blood glucose by inhibiting the enzyme alpha-glucosidase in the GI tract. Delays and reduces glucose absorption.
Therapeutic effects:
  • Lowering of blood glucose in diabetic patients, especially postprandial hyperglycemia.

Classifications ⬆ ⬇

Therapeutic Classification: antidiabetics

Pharmacologic Classification: alpha glucosidase inhibitors

Pharmacokinetics ⬆ ⬇

Absorption: <2% systemically absorbed; action is primarily local (in the GI tract).

Distribution: Unknown.

Metabolism/Excretion: Minimal amounts absorbed are excreted by the kidneys.

Half-Life: 2 hr.

Canadian Brand Names ⬆ ⬇

Glucobay

Time/Action Profile ⬆ ⬇

(effect on blood glucose)

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Patient/Family Teaching ⬆ ⬇

Pronunciation ⬆ ⬇

aye-KAR-bose

Code ⬆

NDC Code