acarbose

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[ak-ahr-bohs] / ˈæk ɑrˌboʊs /

noun

Pharmacology.

a drug, C 25 H 43 NO 18 , used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes: lowers blood sugar by inhibiting the enzymes that aid in starch and disaccharide digestion.

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Their IC₅₀ values were 45.07, 24.40, and 17.50 μM respectively, indicating stronger activity than the comparison drug acarbose.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 11, 2026

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