👤 Adult

Acarbose

15 known interactions (2 severe)

2 brand names

Indications

Diabetes mellitus inadequately controlled by diet or by diet with oral antidiabetic drugs

Drug Interactions

2 SevereModerate interactions

15 drug interactions identified for Acarbose. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.

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Safety Information

🤰Pregnancy guidance available

🤱Breastfeeding guidance available

🫘Renal impairment guidance

🫁Hepatic impairment guidance

⚠️Requires renal dose adjustment

Cautions

May enhance hypoglycaemic effects of insulin and sulfonylureas (hypoglycaemic episodes may be treated with oral glucose but not with sucrose)...

Side Effects

Common or very common Diarrhoea (may need to reduce dose); gastrointestinal discomfort; gastrointestinal disorders Uncommon Nausea; vomiting Rare or very rare Hepatic disorders; oedema Frequency not k...

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Brand Names

Glucobay(IN, PK, SA, AE, EG, ZA, NG)Rebose(IN)

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Last reviewed: 2026

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