Acarbose Uses

Acarbose is used for Diabetes

How Acarbose Works

Acarbose works by slowing the action of certain chemicals that break down food to release glucose (sugar) into your blood. Slowing food digestion helps keep blood glucose from rising very high after meals.

Common side effects of Acarbose

Edema, Abdominal Distention and Pain, Diarrhea, Flatulence, Hepatitis, Hepatotoxicity, Ileus, Jaundice, Erythema, Exanthema, Rash, Urticaria

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