Glinate

Drug Name:

Nateglinide 60mg, 120mg Tablets

Category:

International Brand: Starlix

Starlix

Details

Nateglinide 60mg, 120mg tablets are used for the

  • Control of high blood sugar with a proper diet and exercise program.
  • in treatment of type 2 diabetes
  • in treatment of kidney problems, blindness, and nerve problems
  • in treatment of heart attack and strokes

The medicine comes in an international name of Starlix and an Indian brand name of Glinate.

 

How does it work?

Starlix tablets work by stimulating the user’s body to produce more amount of insulin.  Here, insulin is called the substance that allows the user’s body to properly use the sugar from the diet.  The ingredients of the Nateglinide 60mg, 120mg tablets help in the stimulation of more sugar production in the patient’s body.

 

Measures and Precautions

  1. Glinate tablets are used alone or with other medications for controlling the blood sugar level in the user’s body.
  2. Read all the instructions of the medication guide before using the tablets.
  3. Consume the nateglinide 60mg, 120mg tablets orally through the mouth. This medicine is food-dependent which is taken after every meal in a day. The medicine is taken generally 3 times a day.
  4. It is recommended to take the medicine no earlier than 30 minutes nor after that. Consume the tablets as directed by the doctor.
  5. It is strictly said to not take the medicine if the user does not take the meal.
  6. In pregnant women, the doses are taken when needed as per the doctor’s instructions.
  7. If any patients have any liquid meals, then he or she should consume a high dose of the Glinate tablets. This is necessary to maintain the level of blood glucose.
  8. The dosages are based on the medical condition and number of meals of the users for prescribing the tablets.
  9. Limit the usage of alcohol when you are on the consumption of tablets. The drinking of alcohol can make the situation worse.
  10. Before starting the doses of the Glinate tablets, plan your medical treatment plans, meal plans very carefully.
  11. Always check the blood sugar while consuming the tablets to check the progress. This helps to get the most of the benefits from the Nateglinide 60mg, 120mg tablets.

 

Side-effects

  • Low blood sugar – hypoglycemia
  • Weakness
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Fainting
  • Cold sweats
  • Tingling of hands and feet
  • Chills
  • Fast heartbeats
  • Hunger

 

Interactions

It is seen that many drug interactions affect blood sugar which may be harder to control.  Some of these interactions are:

  • Prednisone
  • Olanzapine
  • Fluoroquinolone
  • Ciprofloxacin