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Acarbose is a complex oligosaccharide that acts as an inhibitor of several enzymes responsible for the breakdown of complex carbohydrates in the intestines. It inhibits both pancreatic alpha-amylase and membrane-bound alpha-glucosidases - including intestinal glucoamylase, sucrase, maltase, and isomaltase - which are responsible for the metabolism of complex starches and oligo-, tri-, and disaccharides into absorbable simple sugars.[L31633,A37868] By inhibiting the activity of these enzymes, acarbose limits the absorption of dietary carbohydrates and the subsequent postprandial increase in blood glucose and insulin levels. Acarbose is therefore used in conjunction with diet, exercise, and other pharmacotherapies for the management of blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes.[L31628,L31633] Acarbose is one of only two approved alpha-glucosidase inhibitors (the other being
Drospirenone is a synthetic progestin commonly found in the popular oral contraceptive, Yaz in combination with [Ethinyl estradiol]. Most recently, it was approved by both Health Canada and the FDA in combination with [Estetrol] as an oral contraceptive therapy.[L33199,L33174] Aside from its contraceptive effects, drospirenone is used with estrogens to control acne and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Drospirenone has been the subject of widespread safety concern due to the possibility of an increased risk of venous thromboembolism associated with its use.[A182543,A182552] In 2012, however, a safety statement by the FDA concluded that the increase in the risk of thromboembolism resulting from the use of drospirenone remains unclear, as studies regarding this risk are conflicting. Some studies have demonstrated a significantly increased risk and some demonstrating no risk of thromboembolic events. In its statement, the FDA has mentioned that increased risk of venous thromboembolism with oral contraceptives such as drospirenone exists but remains lower than the risk of this condition during pregnancy and during the postpartum period, and this should be considered when assessing potential risks of hormonal contraceptive use.
Acarbose {u} may cause a moderate interaction that could exacerbate diseases when taken with {v} Progesterone
Progesterone {u} (Compound) resembles {v} (Compound) Drospirenone
Acarbose {u} may cause a moderate interaction that could exacerbate diseases when taken with {v} Norethisterone
Norethisterone {u} (Compound) resembles {v} (Compound) Drospirenone
Acarbose {u} (Compound) causes {v} (Side Effect) Gastrointestinal disorder
Gastrointestinal disorder {u} (Side Effect) is caused by {v} (Compound) Drospirenone
Acarbose {u} may cause a moderate interaction that could exacerbate diseases when taken with {v} Progesterone
Progesterone {u} (Compound) resembles {v} (Compound) Medrysone
Medrysone {u} (Compound) resembles {v} (Compound) Drospirenone
Acarbose {u} may cause a moderate interaction that could exacerbate diseases when taken with {v} Hydrocortisone
Hydrocortisone {u} (Compound) resembles {v} (Compound) Flurandrenolide
Flurandrenolide {u} (Compound) resembles {v} (Compound) Drospirenone
Acarbose {u} may cause a moderate interaction that could exacerbate diseases when taken with {v} Norethisterone
Norethisterone {u} (Compound) resembles {v} (Compound) Progesterone
Progesterone {u} (Compound) resembles {v} (Compound) Drospirenone
Acarbose {u} may cause a moderate interaction that could exacerbate diseases when taken with {v} Medroxyprogesterone acetate
Medroxyprogesterone acetate {u} (Compound) resembles {v} (Compound) Flurandrenolide
Flurandrenolide {u} (Compound) resembles {v} (Compound) Drospirenone
Acarbose {u} (Compound) causes {v} (Side Effect) Gastrointestinal disorder
Gastrointestinal disorder {u} (Side Effect) is caused by {v} (Compound) Progesterone
Progesterone {u} (Compound) resembles {v} (Compound) Drospirenone
Acarbose {u} (Compound) causes {v} (Side Effect) Gastrointestinal disorder
Gastrointestinal disorder {u} (Side Effect) is caused by {v} (Compound) Testosterone Propionate
Testosterone Propionate {u} (Compound) resembles {v} (Compound) Drospirenone
Acarbose {u} may cause a moderate interaction that could exacerbate diseases when taken with {v} Dexamethasone
Dexamethasone {u} may cause a moderate interaction that could exacerbate diseases when taken with {v} Methyltestosterone
Methyltestosterone {u} (Compound) resembles {v} (Compound) Drospirenone
Acarbose may cause a moderate interaction that could exacerbate diseases when taken with Progesterone and Progesterone (Compound) resembles Drospirenone (Compound)
Acarbose may cause a moderate interaction that could exacerbate diseases when taken with Norethisterone and Norethisterone (Compound) resembles Drospirenone (Compound)
Acarbose (Compound) causes Gastrointestinal disorder (Side Effect) and Gastrointestinal disorder (Side Effect) is caused by Drospirenone (Compound)
Acarbose may cause a moderate interaction that could exacerbate diseases when taken with Progesterone and Progesterone (Compound) resembles Medrysone (Compound) and Medrysone (Compound) resembles Drospirenone (Compound)
Acarbose may cause a moderate interaction that could exacerbate diseases when taken with Hydrocortisone and Hydrocortisone (Compound) resembles Flurandrenolide (Compound) and Flurandrenolide (Compound) resembles Drospirenone (Compound)
Acarbose may cause a moderate interaction that could exacerbate diseases when taken with Norethisterone and Norethisterone (Compound) resembles Progesterone (Compound) and Progesterone (Compound) resembles Drospirenone (Compound)
Acarbose may cause a moderate interaction that could exacerbate diseases when taken with Medroxyprogesterone acetate and Medroxyprogesterone acetate (Compound) resembles Flurandrenolide (Compound) and Flurandrenolide (Compound) resembles Drospirenone (Compound)
Acarbose (Compound) causes Gastrointestinal disorder (Side Effect) and Gastrointestinal disorder (Side Effect) is caused by Progesterone (Compound) and Progesterone (Compound) resembles Drospirenone (Compound)
Acarbose (Compound) causes Gastrointestinal disorder (Side Effect) and Gastrointestinal disorder (Side Effect) is caused by Testosterone Propionate (Compound) and Testosterone Propionate (Compound) resembles Drospirenone (Compound)
Acarbose may cause a moderate interaction that could exacerbate diseases when taken with Dexamethasone and Dexamethasone may cause a moderate interaction that could exacerbate diseases when taken with Methyltestosterone and Methyltestosterone (Compound) resembles Drospirenone (Compound)