Glytan

by Wilshire

Active ingredient: Nateglinide

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About Nateglinide

Hypoglycaemic excluding Insulin

Uses

With metformin in type II diabetes inadequately controlled by a maximally tolerated dose of metformin alone.

How to take it

Adults: Initially 60 mg within 1 to 30 min before meals (usually breakfast, lunch and dinner). Adjust dose according to glycosylated haemoglobin levels. Usual maintenance, 120 mg before meals; max 180 mg three times daily. Children: Not recommended.

Side effects

Hypoglycaemia symptoms, GI upset. Rarely, hypersensitivity, raised liver enzymes.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pregnancy: Contraindicated in pregnancy. Lactation: Contraindicated or not recommended. Contraindications: Type I diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis, severe liver disease. Precautions: Moderate hepatic impairment. Risk of hypoglycaemia especially in elderly, malnourished or those with adrenal or pituitary insufficiency.

Advice

Take 30 minutes before meals. If a meal is skipped or added, skip or add a dose too. Contact prescriber if there is persistent tachycardia, sweaty palms, tingling of lips and tongue, seizures, change in sensations, nausea or vomiting, dizziness, weight gain, mild muscle pain or flu-like symptoms. Follow prescribed dietary and lifestyle recommendations. Avoid alcohol. Do not exercise excessively.

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Interactions with Nateglinide

ACE inhibitors, diuretics, CYP2C9 inhibitors, corticosteroids, beta 2 agonists.

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