Acarbose
Acarbose is used in the treatment of diabetes to delay the absorption of carbohydrates, which are broken down into glucose during digestive processes. The drug stops the peaks of glucose concentration that can occur after eating meals and it can be used with other glucose-lowering medication. Digestive disturbances, such as diarrhoea, wind and bloating are fairly common side-effects.
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