Acarbose
Dosing
Acarbose should be taken before the start of main meals as it prevents the digestion of complex carbohydrates, Even the amount of complex carbohydrates in the meal effects the efficacy of Acarbose. An Adult is given a dose of 25 mg 3 times daily, increasing to 100 mg 3 times a day. The maximum daily dosage however the maximum dose per day is 600 mg.Cost of Acarbose
The cost of Acarbose is cheaper in developing than the developed world. A standard tablet with the strength of 500mg cost USD for generic makers and USD35 for reputed brands. Recent changes in regulation in china bringing down the prices of drugs meant that Acarbose is now available at 93% discount costing only USD1 for one tablet of 50mg.How does Acarbose work?
Acarbose blocks glycoside hydrolases which are needed in digestion of carbohydrates, specifically, alpha-glucosidase enzymes in the brush border of the small intestines, and pancreatic alpha-amylase. Acarbose works in intestines by slowing down the breakdown and absorption of complex carbohydrates from diet. This effect helps control the rise of blood sugar levels after a meal. Acarbose specifically inhibits those enzymes which help to digest carbohydrates. The Inhibition these enzyme systems decreases the rate of digestion of complex carbohydrates, as are result less glucose is absorbed because the carbohydrates are not broken down into glucose molecules. In patients of type 2 diabities, the short-term effect is to decrease current blood glucose levels and the long-term effect is a reduction in HbA1c level. This is vital because the slowing of food digestion helps keep blood glucose from rising very high after meals.Finding Acarbose Manufacturers and Suppliers
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