Miglitol
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈmɪɡ.lɪˌtɔl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Miglitol is a noun meaning (pharmacology) An antidiabetic drug C₈H₁₇NO₅ that is taken orally as a tablet in the treatment of type 2 diabetes and acts to slow the absorption of glucose in the small intestine by inhibiting enzymes that break down complex carbohydrates.
Meaning
(pharmacology) An antidiabetic drug C₈H₁₇NO₅ that is taken orally as a tablet in the treatment of type 2 diabetes and acts to slow the absorption of glucose in the small intestine by inhibiting enzymes that break down complex carbohydrates.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nateglinide, meglitinide, glinide, glipizide, pioglitazone, glibutimine.
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