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Can be taken for Type 1 & 2 Diabetes
Action
Slows the absorption of Carbohydrates form the GI tract |
Indication
Can be used in patients with Type 1 or 2 Diabetes |
Contraindications
Do not give to patients with inflammatory or malabsorption GI disorder |
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Administration
Must be given with first bite of meal... no food=no med |
PO (does not need to be taken with meals) |
Nursing Interventions
Monitor CBC, A1C, & LFTs |
Must use glucose tablets for hypoglycemia |
Adverse Effects
Flatus |
GI distress |
Pancytopenia |
Hepatotoxicity |
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Normal lab values
A1C |
<6.5 = diabetic goal |
CBC |
Platelet = 150-400 WBC = 4-11, HCT 36-51, Hgb = 12-17 |
LFTs |
AST = 10-40, ALT = 7-56 |
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