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Nateglinide is used, either alone or in combination with metformin, to treat type-2 (non-insulin dependent) diabetes. It lowers blood glucose levels by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent heart disease, strokes, kidney disease, circulation problems, and blindness.
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starlix
Uses
Nateglinide is used, either alone or in combination with metformin, to treat type-2 (non-insulin dependent) diabetes. It lowers blood glucose levels by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent heart disease, strokes, kidney disease, circulation problems, and blindness.
Storage
- Store at room temperature (77 degrees F or 25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
- Brief storage between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted.
Overdose
- If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
- Symptoms of overdose may include: severe sweating, unusually fast heartbeat, loss of consciousness.
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How To Use
- Take Starlix by mouth usually three times daily within 30 minutes before the start of each meal; or take as directed by your doctor.
- If you skip a meal, skip your dose of medication; do not take the dose of nateglinide that would be due with the missed meal.
- If you have previously used certain other diabetes medications (e.g., glyburide, glipizide), nateglinide may not work for you.
- Consult your doctor or pharmacist.
- When used for an extended period, Starlix may not work as well and may require different dosing.
- Talk with your doctor if Starlix stops working well (e.g., your blood or urine sugar level increases).
Side Effects
- Dizziness may occur.
- If this effect persists or worsens, notify your doctor promptly.
- Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: low blood sugar (with symptoms such as sweating, shakiness, hunger, rapid pulse).
- Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: confusion, seizures.
- An allergic reaction to Starlix is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs.
- Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Starlix is not recommended for use if you have the following medical conditions: type 1 diabetes (insulin- dependent), diabetic ketoacidosis.
- Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: liver disease, adrenal or pituitary gland problems, nerve disorders (e.g., autonomic neuropathy), gout, alcohol abuse, any allergies.
- Fever, serious infection or injury, or major surgery may increase your blood sugar level, temporarily decreasing the effectiveness of nateglinide.
- Consult your doctor for details.
- Caution is advised when Starlix is used in the elderly, as they may be more sensitive to drug side effects.
- Starlix should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
- Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
- It is not known whether Starlix passes into breast milk.
- Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using Starlix is not recommended.
- Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not double the dose to catch up and do not take a dose until it is within 30 minutes of your next meal (e.g., your usual dosing schedule).
Drug Interactions
- Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially of: other diabetes medications (e.g., glyburide, rosiglitazone, tolbutamide), NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen, naproxen), blood thinners (e.g., warfarin), aspirin-like drugs (salicylates), MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine), beta-blockers (e.g., propranolol), certain water pills (thiazide diuretics such as hydrochlorothiazide), corticosteroids (e.g., prednisone), sympathomimetic drugs (adrenaline-like medications such as pseudoephedrine), thyroid medication (e.g., levothyroxine).
- Alcohol may interact with the effects of Starlix; if you drink alcohol, inform your doctor.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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