Glinate 120mg Tablet 20’s

ABOUT THE DRUG:

Glinate 120mg is a prescription medicine used for the treatment of type 2 Diabetes. It is also given with Metformin in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It is one of the most recommended drugs given in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes.

USES OF THE DRUG:

Nateglinide is given in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is indicated in non insulin diabetes mellitus. Nateglinide is given alone or in combination with Metformin for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Insulin is a hormone that keeps blood sugar level under control. In state of type 2 diabetes mellitus, there is no control over blood sugar levels. There is decrease in production of insulin from pancreas. Nateglinide stimulates the pancreas to generate insulin.

WORKING OF THE DRUG:

Nateglinide that helps in controlling the bloods sugar levels in the body. It targets pancreas and stimulates insulin secretion. It interacts with beta cells of the pancreatic islets and causes calcium inflow that stimulates insulin secretion. It has same mechanism of action as of Sulfonyl urea.

MANUFACTURER:

Glinate 120 mg is manufactured by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals ltd and is available on our website also. You can buy Glinate 120 mg online at 24x7pharma.com.

DOSAGE FORM AND STRENGTHS:

Nateglinide is available in a single strength on our website:

Glinate 120 mg

DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG IF YOU:

Are pregnant or planning to become pregnant
Are breastfeeding

TELL YOUR DOCTOR IF YOU:

Have any allergy to any of the active ingredients present in it
Have diabetic ketoacidosis
Have type-1 diabetes
Have liver disorders

HOW MUCH TO TAKE THE DRUG?

There is no fixed dose of the medicine. It purely depends upon the individual?s health and disease status. The usual recommended dosage is 120 mg alone or in combination with other drugs. The dose can be increased up to 180 mg depending upon the disease condition. Doctor is the one who will decide the best therapeutic dose for you.

HOW TO TAKE THE DRUG?

Nateglinide is taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Take the tablet with full glass of water. Don?t crush or chew the tablet.
Nateglinide is generally taken immediately before your meal as it will not produce any gastrointestinal disturbances and hypoglycemic like conditions. Generally, it is taken thrice a day, but your doctor can only recommend the best timings. Always take the medicine as prescribed by the doctor. It can be taken 30 minutes or less before a meal. Don?t take the medicine, if a meal is skipped.

FOR HOW LONG TO TAKE?

This drug is meant to be taken on regular basis, so keep on taking the drug as long as recommended by the Doctor. Sudden discontinuation can lead to undesired and severe conditions.

OVERDOSE:

If overdose, immediately consult with your concerned doctor. Take medical help as soon as possible or call at poison?s center.

MISS DOSE:

Try to take the medicine at the same time each day; this reduces the chances of missing dose. Consult your Doctor if you miss the Dose. Don?t double up the dose in order to compensate with the previous one.

SIDE EFFECTS OF THE DRUG:

Nateglinide is very effective and potent anti-diabetic drug. It is not essential that you will experience all of them. Some of the common and rare side effects are as following:

• Seizures
• Jaundice
• Rhinitis
• Diarrhea
• Stiffness of joints
• Back pain
• Hypoglycemic conditions like sweating, tiredness and shaking
• Blurred vision
• Upper respiratory tract infections

COMMON DRUG INTERACTIONS:

There are many drugs that can hamper the activity of Nateglinide. Prescription or non prescription drugs can interact with Nateglinide and even produce the dreadful effects. The drugs that may interact with Nateglinide are as follows:

Other drugs having same ingredients

Furosemide
Propranolol
Captopril
Nicardipine
Pravastatin
Glyburide
Tolbutamide
Fluconazole
Amiodarone
Miconazole
Somatropin
Rifampin
Phenytoin, etc.

THINGS TO REMEMBER:

Always take the medicine as per prescription
Always follow strict diet, medicine and exercise routine
Keep a complete record of all the medicines you are taking along with this medicine
Take the medicine regularly and refill before you run out of medicine completely
Don?t use the expired drug
Always monitor your blood sugar levels
Avoid consumption of alcohol while using this drug
Don?t share your medicine with anybody, even if they have the same symptoms
Always store the medicine at the room temperature and away from moisture, heat and light