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alpha-glucosidase inhibitors (al´f  glōōkō´sidās´),n.pl an orally administered agent used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Examples include acarbose, which slows the digestion and absorption of glucose into the bloodstream. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The alpha-glucosidase inhibitors are competitive, reversible inhibitors of alpha-amylase from the pancreas and alpha-glucosidase, which is found in the brush border of the small intestine. There are now two alpha-glucosidase inhibitors (AL-fa gloo-KOS-ih-dayss in-HIB-it-ers): Find Your Diabetes Medicines(*) Sulfonylureas Amaryl DiaBeta Diabinese Dymelor Glucotrol Glucotrol XL Glynase PresTab Micronase Orinase Tolinase Biguanides Glucophage Alpha-glucosidase Inhibitors Glyset Precose Thiazolidinediones Rezulin Meglitinides: Prandin Insulins Lispro (Humalog) Regular Premixed Ultralente NPH or Lente |
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