* NATEGLINIDE
Starlix Drug Information
Starlix is an anti-diabetic drug specific to type 2 diabetes mellitus. As with most oral anti-diabetic agents, the glycemic control will be achieved by this medication only if its consumption is supplemented with diet control and regular exercise. This generic drug is for use in adults only. Glycemic control by this medication is brought about by its action on the active Beta cells of the Islets of Langerhans in the pancreas, resulting in secretion of insulin. The amount of insulin secreted is contingent upon the glucose levels.
Starlix Dosage Information
Also known as Nateglinide, this drug should be consumed around half an hour before meals. This medication may be used as stand-alone therapy or in combination with other anti-diabetic agents (usually Metformin). The recommended dosage of this drug is one tablet of 120 mg consumed before each meal three times a day. Special populations will require dosage adjustments (geriatric patients, patients with liver or kidney impairment). Cheap Starlix in doses of 60 mg, 120 mg and 180 mg is available on North Meds. Ordering and availing great discount Starlix is now easier than ever before.
Side Effects and Precautions for Starlix
Like many other oral anti-diabetic drugs, Nateglinide has the potential to cause hypoglycemia. Patients must always make sure that they do not skip meals after having consumed this drug.This hypoglycemic effect of Starlix may vary in different patients depending on their physical condition, whether they are on any other anti-diabetic medication, performing excessive physical exercise and consumption of alcohol. Due to lack of definitive evidence on the safety of this medication in pregnant women and nursing mothers, such patients are advised to refrain from consuming this drug. Patients with type 1 diabetes and ketoacidosis must not buy Starlix for use as it is contraindicated in these patients.
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