Nateglinide (120mg)
Glinate 120 Tablet is normally prescribed when diet and exercise alone or other medicines have not been enough to control your blood sugar level. It works best when taken before meals. The dose will depend on your condition, and blood sugar levels, but you should use it as advised by your doctor.You should take it regularly, at the same time each day, to get the most benefit and you should not stop unless your doctor recommends it. It is controlling your blood sugar levels and helping to prevent serious complications in the future. It is important to stay on the diet and exercise program recommended by your doctor while taking this medicine. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes.The most common side effects of this medicine include upper respiratory tract infection, back pain, diarrhea, flu symptoms, dizziness, and joint pain. Contact your doctor if the side effects worry you or if they do not go away.Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have ever had kidney disease, heart or pancreas problems, or if you drink a lot of alcohol. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Some other medicines you are taking may interfere with it so make sure your doctor knows about all the other medicines you are using. Limit your alcohol intake while taking this medicine because it can increase your risk of developing low blood sugar levels. You may need regular tests such as kidney function and blood glucose levels to check that the medicine is working properly.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Glinate
10 tablets
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Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Glinate 120 Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Glinate 120 Tablet is an anti-diabetic medication. It increases the amount of insulin released by the pancreas which prevents blood glucose from rising very high after meals.
Related Warnings
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Glinate 120 Tablet.
Glinate 120 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Glinate 120 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Monitor the breastfed baby’s blood sugar during treatment with Glinate 120 Tablet
Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Glinate 120 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Glinate 120 Tablet is recommended.
Glinate 120 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Glinate 120 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited data are available on the use of Glinate 120 Tablet in patients with moderate to severe liver disease.
Weight gain may occur with Glinate 120 Tablet therapy. If this effect persists or worsens, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly
Nateglinide does not contain metformin
Glinate 120 Tablet belongs to a class of drugs called meglitinides. Glinate 120 Tablet helps your body to regulate the amount of glucose in your blood by stimulating the pancreas to release insulin.
