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Acarbose ACAR

An approved diabetes medication that slows down how fast the body absorbs carbs after a meal, preventing blood sugar spikes. It's well studied and safe for that purpose, and researchers are also exploring whether it could help people live longer, though that benefit isn't proven in humans yet.

Also known as Precose, T58MSI464G, Acarbosa, RefChem:58795, A10BF01, 260-030-7, Bay g 5421, BAY-g 5421

Effects Longevity Lose fat

Routes Oral

Legal status Prescription drug

WADA Not listed

3D Molecular Structure of C₂₅H₄₃NO₁₈

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Chemistry

Formula: C25H43NO18
Molar mass: 645.6
CAS: 56180-94-0
PubChem CID: 9811704
IUPAC name: (2R,3R,4R,5R)-4-[(2R,3R,4R,5S,6R)-5-[(2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4-dihydroxy-6-methyl-5-[[(1S,4R,5S,6S)-4,5,6-trihydroxy-3-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohex-2-en-1-yl]amino]oxan-2-yl]oxy-3,4-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxy-2,3,5,6-tetrahydroxyhexanal
InChIKey: CEMXHAPUFJOOSV-XGWNLRGSSA-N

Reported dosing

Approved label

What has been reported in the literature and by users. This is a record of what is done, not a recommendation.

Typical dose 50-100 mg per dose

Reported range 25-100 mg per dose, up to 300 mg/day total

Route Oral

Frequency Three times daily, with the first bite of each meal

Duration Chronic/ongoing (as prescribed)

FDA-approved prescription medication (Precose) for type 2 diabetes; dosing per label, individualized by physician.

Where this comes from FDA prescribing information

These figures are recorded for reference and are not a recommendation. Dosing is a decision for you and a clinician.