Acarbose

• Class: Alpha glucosidase inhibitor, Anti diabetic
• Action: It competitively and reversibly inhibits pancreatic α-amylase and intestinal brush border α-glucosidases, resulting in retardation of glucose absorption from hydrolysed complex carbohydrates and reduction of blood-glucose concentrations.
• Indications: 

       Dogs, Cats: Management of diabetic animals, which responds poorly to insulins and dietary management.

• Dosage:               Oral

      Dog: 12.5- 25 mg/dog PO BID immediately before food ( increase to 50 mg/ dog BID if no effect after 2 weeks)
       Cat: 12.5- 25 mg/cat PO BID

• + ASUCROSE               Merind

                 Tab     25 mg, 50 mg

• + GLUCOBAY               Bayer

                 Tab     25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg

• + RECARB               Balpharma

                 Tab     25 mg, 50 mg