Who makes Starlix?
Nateglinide (INN, trade name Starlix) is a drug for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Nateglinide was developed by Ajinomoto, a Japanese company and sold by the Swiss pharmaceutical company Novartis. Nateglinide belongs to the meglitinide class of blood glucose-lowering drugs.
What is the generic name for Starlix?
Starlix (nateglinide) is an add-on medication to diet and exercise to control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Can I take Starlix and metFORMIN at the same time?
Interactions between your drugs Using metFORMIN together with nateglinide can increase the risk of hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar. You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring of your blood sugar to safely use both medications. Let your doctor know if you experience hypoglycemia during treatment.
What does Starlix do?
Nateglinide is used alone or with other medications to control high blood sugar along with a proper diet and exercise program. It is used in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems.
Is Starlix discontinued?
The existing supply of Starlix is expected to be depleted by January 2014 based on current demand. This decision has been taken in view of available alternative treatments and the diminishing market demand for Starlix and is not due to any safety issue.
Does Starlix cause weight gain?
Weight Gain Patients treated with STARLIX had statistically significant mean increases in weight compared to placebo. In clinical trials, the mean weight increases with STARLIX 60 mg (3 times daily) and STARLIX 120 mg (3 times daily) compared to placebo were 1.0 kg and 1.6 kg respectively.
How much does Starlix lower A1c?
Improves sugar control and lowers A1c levels as much as 2%.
How fast does Starlix work?
Take nateglinide up to 30 minutes before each of your three main meals….About nateglinide.
| Type of medicine | An antidiabetic medicine |
|---|---|
| Also called | Starlix® |
| Available as | Tablets |
Does nateglinide affect your kidneys?
There was no correlation between the level of renal function and systemic exposure. There was a low extent of renal excretion of nateglinide in healthy subjects (11%) and diabetic patients with IRF (3%). Nateglinide was well tolerated.