يستعمل دواء ليتومين 50 مجم 10 اقراصlitomen 50mg 10 f.c. tab. alpha-glucosidase inhibitor alpha-glucosidase inhibitor

about miglitol -alpha-glucosidase inhibitor piperidine derivative oral anti-diabetic drug. -mechanism of action of miglitol -the drug exerts it`s antihyperglycaemic action by causing reversible competitive inhibition of membrane bound intestinal alpha-glucosidase hydrolase enzymes; which are the final enzymes in the carbohydrate digestion in the brush border of small intestinal mucosa. it also inhibits sucrase and weak inhibitory effects on pancreatic a-amylase and reduces digestion and absorption of polysaccharides and sucrose lowers hba1c body weight and serum triglyceride levels. it delays and reduces glucose absorption and lowers postprandial hyperglycaemia. -indications for miglitol -as monotherapy as an adjunct to diet to improve glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes. can be used in combination with sulphonylurea metformin and/or insulin.