Glyset

Active Ingredient(s): Miglitol
FDA Approved: * December 18, 1996
Pharm Company: * PHARMACIA AND UPJOHN
Category: Diabetes

Miglitol is an oral anti-diabetic drug that acts by inhibiting the ability of the patient to break down complex carbohydrates into glucose. It is primarily used in diabetes mellitus type 2 for establishing greater glycemic control by preventing the digestion of carbohydrates (such as disaccharides, oligosaccharides, and polysaccharides) into monosaccharides which can be absorbed by the body.[1] Miglitol, and other structurally-related iminosugars, inhibit glycoside hydrolase e... [wikipedia]

* May have multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or labelers.
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Dosage List

Glyset GLYSET;25
Glyset 25 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 0009-5012
Labeler:
Pharmacia and Upjohn Company
Glyset GLYSET;50
Glyset 50 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 0009-5013
Labeler:
Pharmacia and Upjohn Company
Glyset GLYSET;100
Glyset 100 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 0009-5014
Labeler:
Pharmacia and Upjohn Company

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