Can be taken for Type 1 & 2 Diabetes
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Acarbose
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Slows the absorption of Carbohydrates form the GI tract
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Can be used in patients with Type 1 or 2 Diabetes
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Do not give to patients with inflammatory or malabsorption GI disorder
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Must be given with first bite of meal... no food=no med
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PO (does not need to be taken with meals)
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Monitor CBC, A1C, & LFTs
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Must use glucose tablets for hypoglycemia
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Flatus
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GI distress
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Pancytopenia
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Hepatotoxicity
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A1C
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<6.5 = diabetic goal
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CBC
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Platelet = 150-400 WBC = 4-11, HCT 36-51, Hgb = 12-17
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LFTs
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AST = 10-40, ALT = 7-56
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