| Also known as |
Glucobay, Prandase, Precose |
| Blood pressure |
No direct effect |
| Chemical name |
O-4,6-dideoxy-4-[(1S,4R,5S,6S)-4,5,6-trihydroxy-3-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohex-2-en-1-yl]amino-О±-D-glucopyranosyl-(1в†’4)-O-О±-D-glucopyranosyl-(1в†’4)-D-glucopyranose |
| Dosage (medical) |
50-100 mg orally with the first bite of each main meal |
| Dosage (sports) |
Not applicable |
| Effects |
Reduces the rate of digestion of carbohydrates |
| Formula |
C25H43NO18 |
| Half-life |
2 hours |
| Hepatotoxicity |
Low |
| Lab Test |
Monitoring of liver enzymes may be advised |
| Main action |
Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor |
| Raw Material |
ACARBOSE |
| Side effects |
Flatulence, diarrhea, abdominal pain |
| Storage conditions |
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat |
| Substance class |
Oligosaccharide |
| Trade name |
Precose, Glucobay |
| Use in sports |
Not typically used in sports |
| Water Retention |
No |
| Manufacturer |
Bayer |
| Packing |
100 MG 90 TABS |
