Glinate 120 Tablet

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Reviewed By Dr. Ashish Ranjan, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:11 AM (IST)

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.

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General Information

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Nateglinide (120mg)

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Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

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Product introduction

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.

Uses of Glinate Tablet

Type 2 diabetes mellitus

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.

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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.
Glinate 120 Tablet results in fast and effective control of high blood sugar following meals.
For best results, take Glinate 120 Tablet 15 to 30 minutes before a meal.
If you miss a meal, skip your dose to avoid hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level).
You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with Glinate 120 Tablet
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.
It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Glinate 120 Tablet affects you.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

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.

Frequently asked questions

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

Does Nateglinide contain metformin?

Nateglinide does not contain metformin

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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Meglitinide Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI DIABETIC

Action Class

Meglitinides (Insulin Secretagogues)

Related lab tests

Glucose - Fasting Blood

Glucose - Postprandial Blood

Glycosylated Hemoglobin

References

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.
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.
Nateglinide. Spring Valley, New York: Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc.; 2009. [Accecssed 13 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006. Nateglinide. [Updated 2019 Feb 7]. [Accessed 18 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:

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Patients taking Glinate 120 Tablet

Twice A Day

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Once A Day

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Thrice A Day

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What are you using Glinate Tablet for?

Type 2 diabetes

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How much was the improvement?

Poor

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What were the side-effects while using Glinate 120 Tablet?

Abdominal pain

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How do you take Glinate Tablet?

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Patient concerns

Diabetes mellitus type 2 ,thirst

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

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Marketer details

Name: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited, B/2, Mahalaxmi Chambers, 22, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai – 400 026.

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Country of origin: India
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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Glinate Tablet

Side effects of Glinate Tablet

How to use Glinate Tablet

How Glinate Tablet works

All substitutes for Glinate 120 Tablet

Natiz 120mg Tablet

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Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

Does Glinate 120 Tablet cause weight gain?

Does Nateglinide contain metformin?

How does Glinate 120 Tablet work?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Glucose - Fasting Blood

Glucose - Postprandial Blood

Glycosylated Hemoglobin

References

User feedback

Patients taking Glinate 120 Tablet

What are you using Glinate Tablet for?

How much was the improvement?

What were the side-effects while using Glinate 120 Tablet?

How do you take Glinate Tablet?

Patient concerns

Diabetes mellitus type 2 ,thirst

Diabetes mellitus type 2 required only ayurvedic medicine

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