Overview
Indications
Acarbose tablets, USP are indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Contraindications
When this intervention should not be used
Acarbose tablets are contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to the drug. Acarbose tablets are contraindicated in patients with diabetic ketoacidosis or cirrhosis. Acarbose tablets are also contraindicated in patients with inflammatory bowel disease, colonic ulceration, partial intes
Indications & Related Conditions
Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships
Administration & Protocol
Dosing, route, and treatment protocol
Detailed dosage and administration information is available in the full FDA drug label.
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Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions
Clinical Trials
903 trials linked to this intervention
Recent Trials
Computer-assisted Diabetes Self-management Interventions
A Research Study to Assess the Mechanism By Which Glucovance, Metformin, and Glyburide Work To Control Glucose Levels In Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
Efficacy and Safety of Twice-Daily Insulin Lispro Low Mixture Compared to a Once-Daily Long Acting Insulin Comparator in Patients Who Have Been Using One or More Oral Antihyperglycemic Agents Without Insulin
Efficacy and Safety In Poorly Controlled Type 2 Diabetics
Glycemic Control Of Carvedilol Versus Metoprolol In Patients With Type II Diabetes Mellitus And Hypertension
Research Evidence
Published studies and systematic reviews
Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed
Benefits & Expected Outcomes
Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.
Risks & Side Effects
Adverse reaction and safety data for this drug is sourced from the FDA-approved label.
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Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses
No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.
Alternatives & Comparisons
Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.
This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.
Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.
Specialists
Providers who commonly manage this intervention
Health Goals
Goals connected through associated conditions
Quick Facts
- Type
- Substance / Medication
- Fully Specified Name
- Acarbose (substance)
- SNOMED CT
- 386965004
- UMLS CUI
- C0050393
- RxNorm CUI
- 16681
- Labeler
- Chartwell RX, LLC
Clinical Data
This intervention maps to 10 entities in the Healos knowledge graph.
Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Healos clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.