Starlix - Nateglinide - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding 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.
• nah-TEGG-lin-ide

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially of.

What To Do In Case Of 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 (for example, your usual dosing schedule).

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Starlix Storage Instructions

• 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.

Possible 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.

Usage Instructions

• Take this medication 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 (for example, glyburide, glipizide), nateglinide may not work for you.
• Consult your doctor or pharmacist.
• When used for an extended period, this medication may not work as well and may require different dosing.
• Talk with your doctor if this medication stops working well (for example, your blood or urine sugar level increases).

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include.

Starlix Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.
• It is recommended you attend a diabetes education program to understand diabetes and all important aspects of its treatment including meals/diet, exercise, personal hygiene, medications and getting regular eye, foot, and medical exams.
• Consult your doctor or pharmacist.
• Keep all medical appointments.
• Laboratory and/or medical tests (for example, liver and kidney function tests, fasting blood glucose, hemoglobin A1c, complete blood counts) will be performed to monitor for side effects and response to therapy.
• Regularly check your blood or urine for sugar, as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.

Read Before Using Starlix (precautions)

• This medication is not recommended for use if you have the following medical conditions.