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Nitamed Forte 120mg Tablet

Nateglinide (120mg)

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Nitamed Forte 120mg Tablet is a short-acting medicine used with diet and exercise to control blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes. It stimulates insulin release from the pancreas, mainly around mealtimes, to reduce the rise in blood sugar after eating. Take it shortly before meals as advised. Skip the dose if you skip a meal, as taking it without eating can cause low blood sugar.

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General Information

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Nateglinide (120mg)

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Mednich Pharmaceuticals

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Product introduction

Nitamed Forte 120mg 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.

Nitamed Forte 120mg 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.

Uses of Nitamed Tablet

Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Benefits of Nitamed Tablet

Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a long-term condition where the body cannot effectively use insulin, leading to high blood sugar levels. Nitamed Forte 120mg Tablet helps lower blood sugar, especially after meals, and supports better overall glucose control. It helps reduce the risk of diabetes-related complications like fatigue, blurred vision, and long-term damage to the heart, kidneys, and nerves, making it easier for individuals to maintain a healthier and more active life.

Side effects of Nitamed 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 Nitamed

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

How to use Nitamed 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. Nitamed Forte 120mg Tablet is to be taken on an empty stomach.

How Nitamed Tablet works

Nitamed Forte 120mg Tablet acts on the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas and helps them release more insulin in response to rising blood sugar levels, especially after meals. This helps the body use glucose more effectively and reduces the rise in blood sugar after eating.

Dosage

Take Nitamed Forte 120mg Tablet by mouth 1 to 30 minutes before a meal, according to your doctor's instructions. The dose depends on your blood sugar levels, response to treatment and other medicines you may be taking. If you skip a meal, skip the dose scheduled for that meal. Do not take an extra dose to compensate.

Quick tips

It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Nitamed Forte 120mg 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Nitamed Forte 120mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Nitamed Forte 120mg Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Nitamed Forte 120mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Monitor the breastfed baby’s blood sugar during treatment with Nitamed Forte 120mg Tablet

Driving

CAUTION

Nitamed Forte 120mg Tablet may affect your driving ability if your blood sugar becomes too low or too high. Monitor your blood glucose and avoid driving if affected.

Kidney

CAUTION

Nitamed Forte 120mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CAUTION

Nitamed Forte 120mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Limited data are available on the use of Nitamed Forte 120mg Tablet in patients with moderate to severe liver disease.

Interaction with drugs

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

Severe

Disopyramide (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as confusion, headache, nausea, dizziness or faintness and consult your doctor if you experience them.

Moderate

L-Asparaginase (Injection Route)

Your doctor may monitor your diabetic control closely and adjust the doses as per the observations.

Moderate

Fenfluramine (Oral Route)

Your doctor may monitor your diabetic control closely and adjust the doses as per the observations.

Moderate

Bortezomib (Injection Route)

Your doctor may monitor blood glucose levels and adjust the dose, if required.

Moderate

Asenapine (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your glucose levels frequently and adjust the doses as per the observations.

Frequently asked questions

What is Nitamed Forte 120mg Tablet used for?

Nitamed Forte 120mg Tablet is used to control blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes. It helps the pancreas release insulin around mealtimes, reducing the rise in blood sugar after eating. It is used along with a healthy diet and regular physical activity.

Why should I take Nitamed Forte 120mg Tablet before meals?

Nitamed Forte 120mg Tablet works quickly to stimulate insulin release around mealtimes. Taking it shortly before eating helps match insulin release with the rise in blood sugar after a meal. Taking it without eating or delaying a meal can increase the risk of low blood sugar.

What should I do if I skip breakfast, lunch or dinner?

Skip the dose of Nitamed Forte 120mg Tablet scheduled for that meal. The medicine stimulates insulin release, so taking it when you are not eating may cause your blood sugar to fall too low. Take your next dose before your next meal as prescribed.

What are the warning signs of low blood sugar while taking Nitamed Forte 120mg Tablet?

Low blood sugar, also called hypoglycaemia, may cause sweating, shakiness, sudden hunger, dizziness, headache, anxiety, palpitations or weakness. If you experience these symptoms, check your blood sugar if possible. If you are conscious and able to swallow, take a quick source of glucose, such as glucose tablets or glucose gel, and recheck your level after 15 minutes. Seek medical help if symptoms do not improve or become severe.

Can Nitamed Forte 120mg Tablet cause low blood sugar even if I take the prescribed dose?

Yes. Low blood sugar can occur even when you take the prescribed dose, particularly if you eat less than usual, delay or skip a meal, exercise more than usual, drink alcohol or take other blood sugar-lowering medicines. Follow your meal schedule and monitor your blood sugar as advised.

Can I take Nitamed Forte 120mg Tablet with other diabetes medicines?

Nitamed Forte 120mg Tablet may be prescribed alone or with other diabetes medicines when one medicine is not enough to control blood sugar. However, combining it with medicines such as insulin or sulfonylureas can increase the risk of low blood sugar. Your doctor may need to adjust the doses and recommend more frequent blood sugar monitoring.

Can I take Nitamed Forte 120mg Tablet if I am not able to eat because I am unwell?

If you cannot eat because of vomiting, diarrhoea, fever or another illness, contact your doctor for advice about your diabetes medicines. Do not take the dose scheduled for a skipped meal. Illness can also cause blood sugar levels to rise or fall, so monitor them more frequently as advised.

Does Nitamed Forte 120mg Tablet betaken for type 2 diabetes?

No. Nitamed Forte 120mg Tablet helps control blood sugar levels but does not manage type 2 diabetes. Continue taking it as prescribed, following your recommended diet and exercise plan, and attending regular check-ups. Do not stop the medicine just because your blood sugar readings improve unless your doctor advises you to do so.

What foods should I eat while taking Nitamed Forte 120mg Tablet?

Follow a balanced diet with vegetables, whole grains, pulses, lean protein and appropriate portions of fruit. Try to eat meals at regular times because skipping or delaying meals after taking Nitamed Forte 120mg Tablet can cause low blood sugar. A dietitian can help you plan meals according to your blood sugar levels and treatment.

Can I exercise while taking Nitamed Forte 120mg Tablet?

Yes. Regular physical activity is an important part of managing type 2 diabetes. However, exercise can lower blood sugar, and the risk may be higher when you take medicines such as Nitamed Forte 120mg Tablet that stimulate insulin release. Discuss your exercise routine with your doctor, monitor your blood sugar as advised and carry a quick source of glucose.

Can I stop taking Nitamed Forte 120mg Tablet once my blood sugar becomes normal?

Do not stop taking Nitamed Forte 120mg Tablet on your own when your blood sugar readings improve. The improvement may be due to the medicine, diet and exercise working together. Your doctor will review your blood sugar records and decide whether your dose or treatment needs to change.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Phenylalanine derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI DIABETIC

Action Class

Meglitinides (Insulin Secretagogues)

Related lab tests

Glucose - Fasting Blood

Glucose - Postprandial Blood

Glycosylated Hemoglobin

References

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Nolte MS. Pancreatic hormones and antidiabetic drugs. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 741.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 961-62.
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Address: G82 & G81A Old No G23A, G 23, Third Floor Ptv Office No 308 Vijay Chok Laxmi Nagar Delhi 10092

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

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Product introduction

Uses of Nitamed Tablet

Benefits of Nitamed Tablet

Side effects of Nitamed Tablet

How to use Nitamed Tablet

How Nitamed Tablet works

Dosage

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Disopyramide (Oral Route)

L-Asparaginase (Injection Route)

Fenfluramine (Oral Route)

Bortezomib (Injection Route)

Asenapine (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

What is Nitamed Forte 120mg Tablet used for?

Why should I take Nitamed Forte 120mg Tablet before meals?

What should I do if I skip breakfast, lunch or dinner?

What are the warning signs of low blood sugar while taking Nitamed Forte 120mg Tablet?

Can Nitamed Forte 120mg Tablet cause low blood sugar even if I take the prescribed dose?

Can I take Nitamed Forte 120mg Tablet with other diabetes medicines?

Can I take Nitamed Forte 120mg Tablet if I am not able to eat because I am unwell?

Does Nitamed Forte 120mg Tablet betaken for type 2 diabetes?

What foods should I eat while taking Nitamed Forte 120mg Tablet?

Can I exercise while taking Nitamed Forte 120mg Tablet?

Can I stop taking Nitamed Forte 120mg Tablet once my blood sugar becomes normal?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Glucose - Fasting Blood

Glucose - Postprandial Blood

Glycosylated Hemoglobin

References

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