Glinate 120 Mg (Nateglinide)

SKU

CMS1349

USA Brand Name

Starlix

Strength

120mg

Generic Name

Nateglinide

Manufacturer

Glenmark, India

## Glinate 120 Mg (Nateglinide)

## What Is The Generic Name For Glinate:

Nateglinide is the generic version for Glinate

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Glinate 120 Mg (Nateglinide):

Starlix

## About Glinate 120 Mg (Nateglinide)

Glinate 120 mg contains an active ingredient, Nateglinide, which is used in the treatment of Type II Diabetes. It is a prescription based drug and can be purchased from any of the leading online pharmacy stores, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## Manufacturer:

Glenmark (India) is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Glinate 120 mg.

## Strength :

Glinate 120 mg contains Nateglinide 120 mg per tablet and is available in the various strengths and substitutes at all the leading online pharmacy stores, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Glinate 120 Mg (Nateglinide):

Glinate 120 mg is used in the treatment of:

Type II Diabetes

## How Glinate 120 Mg (Nateglinide) Works:

Glinate containing Nateglinide is an anti-diabetic medication that increases the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower the blood glucose preventing the rise in the glucose levels after meals also.

## Before You Use Glinate 120 Mg (Nateglinide):

Make sure that:

You are not allergic to Nateglinide

Your doctor knows about your Pre-existing disease, Surgeries, Medications, Food Habits, Supplements, etc.

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Glinate 120 Mg (Nateglinide):

Avoid taking alcohol

Avoid skipping meals

Avoid Driving or mechanical job that needs your alertness

Avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Glinate 120 Mg (Nateglinide):

You should not take Glinate 120 mg if you:

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity

Have Severe Liver/Kidney Disease

Have Heart Disease

Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have Allergy to it

Feel Breathlessness, weakness, Blurred vision, Fast Heartbeats, Headaches, and Weight Loss/Gain

Have any Kidney/Liver Disease

Have Eye Problems

Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs

Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

Have any other Dysfunction or Disease or taking other medicines

## Dosage :

Glinate 120 mg contains Nateglinide that is used in the treatment of Type II Diabetes. It is a prescription based drug which may be available in different strengths and substitutes. Ask your doctor for dosage and frequency as the age and severity of the disease differ from patient to patient.

Adults are advised to take Glinate 120 mg at a fixed time regularly before 15-30 min of your meal. It is not recommended for Type I Diabetes and other complications. Do not skip any meal but if it happens then do not take one dose of medicine to prevent Hypoglycemia.

## How Much Of The Glinate 120 Mg (Nateglinide) to Be Used:

Glinate 120 mg preferably is to be taken regularly once or twice daily depending upon the condition and with other medicines as instructed by the doctor.

## How To Take The Glinate 120 Mg (Nateglinide):

Glinate 120 mg dose should be taken at a fixed time regularly before 15-30 min of the meal. Swallow the tablet as a whole with water without chewing or crushing it. Do not skip any meal and try to make a routine for exercise and a balanced diet.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Glinate 120 Mg (Nateglinide):

You are always advised to take Glinate 120 mg as prescribed by your doctor. Do not start/stop using this medicine yourself. You are not advised to take it in a larger amount than recommended by your doctor.

## Overdose:

Call your doctor or reach to a nearby medical facility immediately if you are suspecting the overdose symptoms.

## Missed Dose:

A missed dose of Glinate 120 mg should be taken as soon as you remember. Skip the dose if it is the time for the next dose but do not double the dose for next time if you missed once.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Glinate 120 Mg (Nateglinide):

Diarrhea

Dizziness

Headache

Nausea/Vomiting

Shaking of body

Skin Rash

Yellowing of skin and eyes

Dark-colored urine

Pain in the upper abdomen

Unusual bleeding

Fever

Excessive air or gas in the stomach

Hypoglycemia

Decreased heartbeat

Elevated liver enzymes

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Glinate 120 mg may interact with other medicine you are already taking and these interactions can produce some adverse effects or cause the drug not to work properly. Always tell your doctor if you are on other medications or Supplements. Grapefruit juice is not recommended with this medicine. Glinate 120 mg interacts with the following medicines:

Atenolol

Gatifloxacin

Aspirin

Gemfibrozil

Bisoprolol

Diclofenac

Benazepril

Interaction with disease:

Type I diabetes

Hypoglycemia

Cardiovascular Disease

Liver Disorders

## Warning And Precaution:

Glinate 120 mg can worsen the conditions like:

Allergy

Hypoglycemia

Stress

It is not recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women and Children.

## Things To Remember:

Regular Exercise and Proper Diet is good for the health and must be practiced while taking medicines

Monitor your Glucose Levels Regularly

Do not miss any meal and if you miss it then do not take one dose to avoid hypoglycemia

Keep out of reach of children

Read the information carefully written on the leaflet of medicine

Discuss with your doctor if you have any doubt related to the dose, time, and strength of the Tablet

## Indications:

Glinate 120 mg should be taken as prescribed by your doctor.

## Storage:

Store the Glinate 120 mg at room temperature in a dark and dry place. Make sure that the tablets and packages both are intact and not damaged.