Miglitol
Miglitol
Definition
A desoxynojirimycin derivative and inhibitor of alpha-glucosidase with antihyperglycemic activity. Miglitol binds to and inhibits alpha-glucosidase, an enteric enzyme found in the brush border of the small intestines that hydrolyzes oligosaccharides and disaccharides into glucose and other monosaccharides. This prevents the breakdown of larger carbohydrates into glucose and decreases the rise in postprandial blood glucose levels. Compared to acarbose, miglitol is systemically absorbed.
Also known as Glyset, MIGLITOL — per NCIT
Also identified as
- ATC A10BF02 per RXNORM
- NCIT NCIT:C61847 per NCIT
- SCTID 109071007 per RXNORM
- SCTID 386046009 per RXNORM
- UNII 0V5436JAQW per RXNORM
Indications
| Disease | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes mellitus type 2 | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
Organ Effects
| Organ | Side effect / interaction | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Pancreas | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
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