Acarbose
An oral medication that slows the digestion of carbohydrates in the intestine by blocking enzymes that break down complex sugars, resulting in a more gradual rise in blood glucose after meals. It is used alongside diet and exercise to manage type 2 diabetes and lowers after-meal blood sugar spikes without causing low blood sugar on its own. Digestive side effects such as gas and bloating are common, especially early in treatment, and tend to improve over time.
Masse moléculaire
645,6000 g/mol
LogP
-8,80
TPSA
329,00 Ų
Règle des 5 de Lipinski
Non conforme
Aires thérapeutiques
Mécanisme d'action
Selectively blocks angiotensin II type 1 (AT1) receptors, preventing the vasoconstrictive and aldosterone-secreting effects of angiotensin II. This results in vasodilation, reduced sodium retention, and decreased blood pressure.
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
Selectively blocks angiotensin II type 1 (AT1) receptors, preventing the vasoconstrictive and aldosterone-secreting effects of angiotensin II. This results in vasodilation, reduced sodium retention, and decreased blood pressure.
Structure 2D
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SMILES
C[C@H]1O[C@H](O[C@H]2[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@@H](O[C@H]3[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)C(O)O[C@@H]3CO)O[C@@H]2CO)[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@@H]1N[C@H]1C=C(CO)[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H]1O
InChI
InChI=1S/C25H43NO18/c1-6-11(26-8-2-7(3-27)12(30)15(33)13(8)31)14(32)19(37)24(40-6)43-22-10(5-29)42-25(20(38)17(22)35)44-21-9(4-28)41-23(39)18(36)16(21)34/h2,6,8-39H,3-5H2,1H3/t6-,8+,9-,10-,11-,12-,13+,14+,15+,16-,17-,18-,19-,20-,21-,22-,23?,24-,25-/m1/s1
Molecular Formula
C25H43NO18
HBD / HBA
14 / 19
Liaisons Rotatives
13
Atomes Lourds
44
No targets recorded
Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.
No interactions recorded
Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
Foire aux questions
An oral medication that slows the digestion of carbohydrates in the intestine by blocking enzymes that break down complex sugars, resulting in a more gradual rise in blood glucose after meals. It is used alongside diet and exercise to manage type 2 diabetes and lowers after-meal blood sugar spikes without causing low blood sugar on its own. Digestive side effects such as gas and bloating are common, especially early in treatment, and tend to improve over time.
Selectively blocks angiotensin II type 1 (AT1) receptors, preventing the vasoconstrictive and aldosterone-secreting effects of angiotensin II. This results in vasodilation, reduced sodium retention, and decreased blood pressure.
Yes, Acarbose is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Oligosaccharide.
References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL404271. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 9811704. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-04.
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