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Which of the following statements regarding Voglibose is FALSE?

A
It acts by inhibiting the enzyme alpha-glucosidase
B
It reduces post-prandial hyperglycemia
C
It decreases the progression of impaired glucose tolerance to ove diabetes mellitus
D
It can cause hypoglycemia
High-Yield Explanation
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)
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