Acarbose: What it is used for, dose and method of use

used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is a tetrasaccharide of microbial origin belonging to the group of oral antidiabetics (improperly, but commonly, defined as oral hypoglycemic agents).

Editorial board Acarbose - Chemical Structure

In detail, acarbose belongs to the class of alpha-glucosidase inhibitors and, in order to carry out its action, it must be taken orally. Medicines that contain this active ingredient can be dispensed with a repeatable medical prescription; however, as they are classified as class A drugs, their cost can be reimbursed by the National Health System (SSN).