Which of the following statements regarding Voglibose is FALSE?
Acarbose is a mild antihyperglycemic drug and not a hypoglycemic drug. Postprandial glycemia is reduced without increasing insulin levels. All alpha-glucosidase inhibitors will not produce hypoglycemia (REF. Essentials of medical pharmacology K D TRIPATHI 6 Edition, Page No - 270)
It acts by inhibiting the enzyme alpha-glucosidase
It reduces post-prandial hyperglycemia
It decreases the progression of impaired glucose tolerance to ove diabetes mellitus
It can cause hypoglycemia
Endocrinology