Basic Information
ID DDInter1217
Drug Type small molecule
Molecular Formula C8H17NO5
Molecular Weight 207.224
CAS Number 72432-03-2
Description Miglitol inhibits the breakdown 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. Miglitol should be taken at the start of a meal for maximal effect and the effect will depend on the amount of poly and oligosaccharides in the diet. Miglitol inhibits alpha-glucosidase, making less sugars available for digestion and reducing postprandial hyperglycemia. Unlike other drugs of the same class, miglitol is not metabolized and the unmetabolized drug is excreted by the kidneys.
ATC Classification A10BF02
IUPAC Name (2R,3R,4R,5S)-1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-(hydroxymethyl)piperidine-3,4,5-triol
InChI IBAQFPQHRJAVAV-ULAWRXDQSA-N
Canonical SMILES OCCN1C[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H]1CO
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