Acarbose (Precose) PDF

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ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE:

Medication

STUDENT NAME _____________________________________

acarbose (Precose) MEDICATION __________________________________________________________________________

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alpha-glucosidase inhibitor, oral antidiabetics CATEGORY CLASS ______________________________________________________________________ PURPOSE OF MEDICATION

Expected Pharmacological Action Slows carbohydrate absorption and digestion

Therapeutic Use Antidiabetic agents control blood glucose levels in clients who have type 2 diabetes mellitus and are used in conjunction with diet and exercise lifestyle changes.

Complications Gastrointestinal effects Anemia due to the decrease of iron absorption Hepatotoxicity with long-term use

Medication Administration oral only

Contraindications/Precautions Acarbose is contraindicated for clients who have gastrointestinal disorders, such as inflammatory disease, ulceration, or obstruction

Interactions

Nursing Interventions Ensure clients take with the first bite of food, three times per day. If a dose is missed, take the dose at the next meal but do not take two doses.

- Concurrent use of acarbose with sulfonylureas or insulin increases the risk for hypoglycemia - Concurrent use of metformin causes additive gastrointestinal effects and risk for hypoglycemia Client Education Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness Control of blood glucose levels without the appearance of hypoglycemic or hyperglycemic episodes.

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES

- Inform patients to monitor for signs of hypoglycemia. - Maintain a log of glucose levels - Encourage clients to exercise consistently and to follow appropriate dietary guidelines

THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE

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