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acarbose(AK-er-bose) an oral medicine used to treat Type 2 diabetes. It blocks the enzymes that digest starches in food. The result is a slower and lower rise in blood glucose throughout the day, especially right after meals. Belongs to the class of medicines called alpha-glucosidase inhibitors. (Brand name: Precose)
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acarboseAn inhibitor of alpha Glucosidase that retards the Digestion and Absorption of Carbohydrates in the Small Intestine and hence reduces the increase in Blood-Glucose concentrations after a carbohydrate [..]
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acarboseAn inhibitor of alpha glucosidase that retards the digestion and absorption of carbohydrates in the small intestine and hence reduces the increase in blood-glucose concentrations after a carbohydrate [..]
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acarbose
An antidiabetic drug that inhibits alpha glucosidase.
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