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Nateglinide
Latest prescription information about Nateglinide. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Nateglinide
Pronunciation : na-te-GLYE-nide
Therapeutic Classification : antidiabetics
Trade Name(s):
India- Glinate Tab, Natelide Tab, Natiz Tab, Nds Tab. International- Starlix. This medication is an antidiabetic agent, prescribed for type 2 diabetes. It lowers blood sugar level by speeding up the release of insulin from the pancreas. It is used along with diet and exercise. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : Oral: 60 to 120 mg 3 times/day, up to 180 mg 3 times/day if needed. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, three times a day. It should be taken before a meal. Special Instruction : *Conditions that increase metabolic rate such as exercise, fever etc. can alter blood sugar levels. Reducing food intake may also alter blood sugar levels, hence it is important to monitor blood sugar levels and adjust the dose of anti –diabetic drugs according to the condition. *Caution should be exercised in patients with history of fever, infection, injury, or illness with vomiting or diarrhea, liver or pituitary disease, kidney impairment, disease of the nervous system, and diabetes. *Monitor sugar level during periods of stress. Side Effects : Metabolic- Low blood sugar (these may include cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, anxious feeling, unusual tiredness or weakness, confusion, difficulty in concentration, excessive hunger, temporary vision changes, headache or nausea). Central Nervous System- Dizziness. Gastrointestinal- Diarrhea, nausea. Liver- Jaundice due to the bile obstruction from the liver, elevated LFTs(Liver function test). Hypersensitivity- Rash, itching, hives. Respiratory- Upper respiratory tract infection, inflammation of bronchus, coughing. Miscellaneous- Back pain, flu-like symptoms, joint diseases, accidental trauma. *Follow the diet program given to you. *To prevent low blood sugar, eat meals at the same time each day and do not skip meals. Storage Conditions : Oral: Store it at room temperature and keep in an airtight container. |
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