ATC Group: A10BF01 Acarbose

Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System

Hierarchical Position

Alimentary tract and metabolism

A10

Drugs used in diabetes

A10B

Blood glucose lowering drugs, excl. insulins

A10BF

Alpha glucosidase inhibitors

A10BF01

Acarbose

Active Ingredients

Acarbose

Acarbose is an alpha-glucosidase inhibitors, used in the treatment of diabetes. Inhibitors of a-glucosidase retard the breakdown of carbohydrates in the food and reduce the increase in blood glucose levels, which occurs after each meal.

Monographs

GLUCOBAY 50mg Tablet

MPI, EU: SmPC