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ArticleClinical case reports2025

When Acarbose Overdose Turns Severe: Managing Hypoglycemia in an Uncommon Scenario.

Aron Shrestha, Navin Poudel, Kshitiz Acharya, Arjun Chaudhary, Manish Acharya, Santosh Bastola, Bibek Ghimire

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Aron ShresthaMaharajgunj Medical Campus Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital Kathmandu Nepal.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-1498-8269
Navin PoudelMaharajgunj Medical Campus Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital Kathmandu Nepal.
Kshitiz AcharyaMaharajgunj Medical Campus Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital Kathmandu Nepal.
Arjun ChaudharyEnam Medical College Dhaka University Dhaka Bangladesh.
Manish AcharyaDepartment of Emergency Medicine Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital Kathmandu Nepal.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-0583-1448
Santosh BastolaDepartment of Emergency Medicine Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital Kathmandu Nepal.
Bibek GhimireGandaki Medical College Tribhuvan University Kathmandu Nepal.

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Abstract

Acarbose is usually safe, but overdose can trigger severe, life-threatening hypoglycemia. In cases of unexplained low blood sugar-particularly in patients with psychiatric illness or access to hypoglycemic drugs-acarbose toxicity should be considered. Rapid intravenous glucose, careful monitoring, and patient education are vital for optimal outcomes.

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acarbosedrug overdoseemergency managementhypoglycemia

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