Alpha-glucosidase Inhibitors Flashcards
1
Q
AGIs impact on AIC
A
0.5-1%
2
Q
AGIs-How long to see effect?
A
Max response seen in about six months
3
Q
Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors mechanism of action?
A
Decrease glucose absorption
Take at start of main meal
4
Q
Name the AGIs
A
Miglitol,
Acarbose
5
Q
Miglitol AKA
A
Glyset
6
Q
Glyset AKA
A
Miglitol
7
Q
Acarbose AKA
A
Precose
8
Q
Precose AKA
A
Acarbose