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Glinate 120 Tablet

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Product introduction

Glinate 120 Tablet is used to lower blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is usually prescribed along with other diabetes medicines to achieve adequate blood sugar control. It also prevents serious complications of diabetes like kidney damage and blindness.

Glinate 120 Tablet is normally prescribed when diet and exercise alone or other medicines have not been enough to control your blood sugar level. It works best when taken before meals. The dose will depend on your condition, and blood sugar levels, but you should use it as advised by your doctor.

You should take it regularly, at the same time each day, to get the most benefit and you should not stop unless your doctor recommends it. It is controlling your blood sugar levels and helping to prevent serious complications in the future. It is important to stay on the diet and exercise program recommended by your doctor while taking this medicine. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes.

The most common side effects of this medicine include upper respiratory tract infection, back pain, diarrhea, flu symptoms, dizziness, and joint pain. Contact your doctor if the side effects worry you or if they do not go away.

Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have ever had kidney disease, heart or pancreas problems, or if you drink a lot of alcohol. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Some other medicines you are taking may interfere with it so make sure your doctor knows about all the other medicines you are using. Limit your alcohol intake while taking this medicine because it can increase your risk of developing low blood sugar levels. You may need regular tests such as kidney function and blood glucose levels to check that the medicine is working properly.

Benefits of Glinate Tablet

In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Glinate 120 Tablet increases the amount of insulin your body produces (in the pancreas). The insulin then works to lower your blood glucose levels and prevents them from rising after taking meals. You should keep taking it for as long as it is prescribed.
Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control the level you will reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life.

Side effects of Glinate Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Glinate

  • Upper respiratory tract infection
  • Back pain
  • Diarrhea
  • Flu-like symptoms
  • Dizziness
  • Joint pain

How to use Glinate Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Glinate 120 Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How Glinate Tablet works

Glinate 120 Tablet is an anti-diabetic medication. It increases the amount of insulin released by the pancreas which prevents blood glucose from rising very high after meals.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Glinate 120 Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Glinate 120 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Glinate 120 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Monitor the breastfed baby’s blood sugar during treatment with Glinate 120 Tablet
Driving
CAUTION
Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Glinate 120 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Glinate 120 Tablet is recommended.
Liver
CAUTION
Glinate 120 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Glinate 120 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited data are available on the use of Glinate 120 Tablet in patients with moderate to severe liver disease.

What if you forget to take Glinate Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Glinate 120 Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.\n

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

  • It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how  Glinate 120 Tablet affects you.
  • It may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
  • Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemic symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, and anxiety.
  • Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly while you are taking this medicine.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. 

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Meglitinide Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI DIABETIC
Action Class
Meglitinides (Insulin Secretogogues)

Interaction with drugs

Taking Glinate with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Patient concerns

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Diabetes mellitus type 2 ,thirst
Dr. Sanjay Bhatt
Physician
A person can control his or her sugar levels by doing regular exercise and walk or regular aerobic exercises at least 30 to 45 minutes per day.MEDICAL NUTRITIONAL THERAPY THAT IS TO MAINTAIN CALORIES INTAKE AS PER BMI .TAKE HELP OF DIABETIC EDUCATOR. VISIT YOUR DOCTOR AND FOLLOW ALL WHAT DOCTOR SUGGESTED.IN TIME ALL ROUTINE INVESTIGATIONS SHOULD BE DONE.you should not treat it as disease but a start of a healthy life.Uncontrolled sugar levels for long time leads to lower limb weakness which is neuropathy and which is followed by foot ulcers and other complications like kidney or heart problems .online prescription is not allowed without seeing pt.so contact doctor nearby for any change or dose adjustment or visit my clinic at gurgaon sector 52 RdCity snergy multi speciality clinic near SRS MARKET
Diabetes mellitus type 2 required only ayurvedic medicine
Dr. Sanjay Bhatt
Physician
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FAQs

Q. Does Glinate 120 Tablet cause weight gain?

Weight gain may occur with Glinate 120 Tablet therapy. If this effect persists or worsens, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly

Q. Does Nateglinide contain metformin?

Nateglinide does not contain metformin

Q. How does Glinate 120 Tablet work?

Glinate 120 Tablet belongs to a class of drugs called meglitinides. Glinate 120 Tablet helps your body to regulate the amount of glucose in your blood by stimulating the pancreas to release insulin.

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References

  1. Powers AC, D’Alessio D. Endocrine Pancreas and Pharmacotherapy of Diabetes Mellitus and Hypoglycemia. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1257-58.
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