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Which of the following is a drug for diabetes mellitus?(a) Alpha-glucoside inhibitors(b) Acetanilide(c) Sucralfate(d) AmlodipineI had been asked this question by my school principal while I was bunking the class.Question is from Controlled Release Medication in section Controlled Release Medication of Drug Biotechnology

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Correct option is (a) Alpha-glucoside inhibitors

The explanation is: Alpha-glucoside Inhibitors are slow carbohydrate digestion and delay rate of GLUCOSE absorption. The patient has to take with the FIRST bite of the meal or after 15 min. ADJUNCT to DIET to decrease blood glucose levels. Example of such drugs is Acarbose(Precose), Miglitol (Glyset).



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