Acarbose
CAS: 56180-94-0
EINECS: 260-030-7
Molecular Formula: C25H43NO18
Molecular weight: 645.6
Purity: 99.5%
Melting Point: 165-170º C
Appearance: White powder
Grade: Pharmaceutical Grade
Usage: Pharmaceutical Raw Material
Description:
Acarbose is an anti-diabetic drug used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus and, in some countries, prediabetes. It is sold in Europe under the brand name Glucobay (Bayer AG), in North America as Precose (Bayer Pharmaceuticals), and in Canada as Prandase (Bayer AG). It is an inhibitor of alpha glucosidase, an enteric enzyme that releases glucose from larger carbohydrates
Uses:
Acarbose is used for Treating type 2 diabetes. It is used along with diet and exercise. It may be used alone or with other antidiabetic medicines.
Acarbose is a glucosidase inhibitor. It works by slowing down the enzyme that turns carbohydrates into glucose. This results in a smaller rise in blood sugar levels following a meal.