Acarbose has 16 known drug interactions based on U.S. FDA drug labeling data. 1 are classified as major interactions requiring close medical supervision. Notable interactions include combinations with Insulin Human, Calcium Channel Blockers, Charcoal. Patients taking Acarbose should inform their healthcare provider of all current medications — including over-the-counter drugs and supplements — to avoid potentially harmful combinations. Data sourced from OpenFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine.
- Total
- 16
- Major
- 1
- Moderate
- 15
Major (1)
- Acarbose + Insulin Human— Insulin combined with Acarbose may cause further lowering of blood glucose and increase hypoglycemia potential, includin…
Moderate (15)
- Acarbose + Calcium Channel Blockers— Calcium channel-blocking drugs produce hyperglycemia and may lead to loss of blood glucose control in patients receiving…
- Acarbose + Charcoal— Charcoal is an intestinal adsorbent that may reduce the effect of Acarbose and should not be taken concomitantly.
- Acarbose + Corticosteroids— Corticosteroids produce hyperglycemia and may lead to loss of blood glucose control in patients receiving Acarbose. Clos…
- Acarbose + Digoxin— Acarbose changes the bioavailability of digoxin when coadministered, which may require digoxin dose adjustment.
- Acarbose + Diuretics— Diuretics may produce hyperglycemia and lead to loss of blood glucose control. Patient should be closely observed for lo…
- Acarbose + Estrogens— Estrogens produce hyperglycemia and may lead to loss of blood glucose control in patients receiving Acarbose. Close obse…
- Acarbose + Isoniazid— Isoniazid produces hyperglycemia and may lead to loss of blood glucose control in patients receiving Acarbose. Close obs…
- Acarbose + Niacin— Nicolinic acid produces hyperglycemia and may lead to loss of blood glucose control in patients receiving Acarbose. Clos…
- Acarbose + Oral Contraceptives— Oral contraceptives produce hyperglycemia and may lead to loss of blood glucose control in patients receiving Acarbose. …
- Acarbose + Pancreatin— Pancreatin is a digestive enzyme preparation that may reduce the effect of Acarbose and should not be taken concomitantl…
- Acarbose + Pancrelipase— Amylase is a digestive enzyme preparation that may reduce the effect of Acarbose and should not be taken concomitantly.
- Acarbose + Phenothiazines— Phenothiazines produce hyperglycemia and may lead to loss of blood glucose control in patients receiving Acarbose. Close…
- Acarbose + Phenytoin— Phenytoin produces hyperglycemia and may lead to loss of blood glucose control in patients receiving Acarbose. Close obs…
- Acarbose + Thiazides— Thiazides produce hyperglycemia and may lead to loss of blood glucose control in patients receiving Acarbose. Close obse…
- Acarbose + Thyroid— Thyroid products produce hyperglycemia and may lead to loss of blood glucose control in patients receiving Acarbose. Clo…