Starlix Tablets / Film-coated
Nateglinide
60mg
Novartis Pharma AG
| Pack size | 84's (12's Blister x 7) |
|---|---|
| Dispensing mode | POM |
| Source | SWITZERLAND |
| Agent | CITY MEDICAL STORE |
| Retail Price | 204.00 AED |
Indications
Starlix Tablets / Film-coated is used for:
Type 2 DM
Adult Dose
Oral
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Adult: 60 or 120 mg tid.
Child Dose
Renal Dose
Administration
Take immediately before or up to ½ hr before meals.
Contra Indications
Diabetic ketoacidosis; IDDM. Lactation.
Precautions
Geriatric patients, debilitated and malnourished patients; adrenal or pituitary insufficiency, moderate to severe hepatic impairment; severe renal impairment. Monitor glycaemic levels during periods of stress. Pregnancy.
Lactation: unsafe
Pregnancy-Lactation
Pregnancy Category: C
Lactation: unsafe
Interactions
Increased levels/effects with enzyme inhibitors (e.g. fluconazole). Increased hypoglycaemic effects with salicylates, MAOIs, nonselective beta-blockers, alcohol, NSAIDs. Decreased levels/effects with enzyme inducers (e.g. rifampicin). Decreased hypoglycaemic effects with thiazide diuretics, corticosteroids, thyroid products and sympathomimetic agents.
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Nateglinide :
1-10%
Increased uric acid (10%), Dizziness (4%), Arthropathy (3%), Flu-like syndrome, Weight gain, Hypoglycemia (2%)
Frequency Not Defined
Diarrhea, Nausea
Mechanism of Action
Nateglinide, a nonsulfonylurea hypoglycaemic agent, acts by stimulating insulin release from pancreatic ?-cells to reduce postprandial hyperglycaemia. This action depends on the amount of existing glucose levels.
Note
Starlix 60mg Tablets / Film-coated manufactured by Novartis Pharma AG. Its generic name is Nateglinide. Starlix is availble in United Arab Emirates.
Farmaco UAE drug index information on Starlix Tablets / Film-coated is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.