Published on Jul 28, 2018
daily MCQ 22 answer

which of the following alpha glucosidase inhibitor doesn't require dose reduction in renal failure

A. Acrabose

B. Voglibose

C. Miglitolol

D. None of the above

ref: Masanori Ab et al., Antidiabetic Agents in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease and End-Stage Renal Disease on Dialysis: Metabolism and Clinical Practice. Current Drug Metabolism, 2011, 12, 57-69.

Alpha glucosidase inhibitors

Acarbose

Dose adjustment required in renal failure

Miglitol

Dose adjustment required in renal failure

Voglibose

No dose adjustment necessary in renal failure