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Acarbose is an oral medication in the alpha-glucosidase inhibitor class of drugs. It blocks the breakdown of starches in the intestines, lowering the rise in blood glucose after meals.
This medication is available as a generic (acarbose). Its brand name, Precose, has been discontinued.
Acarbose is approved for adults with type 2 diabetes.
- Acarbose delays your body's digestion of carbohydrates to slow the absorption of glucose that passes into your blood after a meal. This prevents periods of hyperglycemia and helps to improve blood glucose management in adults with type 2 diabetes.
- This medication is available as a generic (acarbose). Its brand name, Precose, has been discontinued.
- Acarbose is usually taken three times per day with the first bite of each main meals with an initial dose of 25 mg by mouth. A usual maintenance dose is 50–100 mg by mouth three times a day.
- Common side effects may include stomach discomfort, diarrhea, gas, or mild rash.
Acarbose Specs
Key specification
Generic Name
Acarbose
Drug Class
Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors
General Information
Product Name
Acarbose
Product Type
Oral Medications
Brand
Bayer AG
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