This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: JIPMER 2017, Subject name: Pharmacology
[{'content': 'Table sugar can be used for treatment of hypoglycaemia secondary to all of the following drugs EXCEPT: \nSelect and explain. \nA. Acarbose, B. Metformin, C. Glipizide, D. Insulin', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: A \nExplanation: Acarbose: Alpha glucosidase inhibitor, stops the conversion of sucrose to glucose. Therefore using table sugar for treatment of hypoglycemia when patient is on acarbose is not useful. MOA: Located in the intestinal brush border, a-glucosidase enzymes break down carbohydrates into glucose and other simple sugars that can be absorbed. Acarbose and miglitol reversibly inhibit a-glucosidase enzymes. Major s/e are flatulence, diarrhea and abdominal cramping.', 'role': 'assistant'}]