Generic for Starlix for Type II diabetes mellitus - Drug Information

Generic Name - Nateglinide

Category - Antidiabetic agent

Indications

Type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Generic Starlix is indicated to treat is a medicine used to lower blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. With this type of diabetes, insulin produced by the pancreas is not able to get sugar into the cells of the body where it can work properly. Generic Starlix will help to lower blood sugar when it is too high and help restore the way you use food to make energy.

Generic for Starlix Contraindications and Drug Interactions

Generic Starlix is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Starlix should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.

Diabetic ketoacidosis
Liver disease

There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Starlix. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.

Beta-blockers such as propranolol or nadolol
Chromium, or multivitamins with trace elements
Corticosteroids such as prednisone or cortisone
Diuretics such as hydrochlorothiazide
Estrogens
Ethanol
Isoniazid
Antidepressant drugs such as phenelzine
Niacin
Birth control pills
Chlorpromazine and other drugs similar to chlorpromazine
Phenytoin
Probenecid
Rifampin, rifabutin, rifapentine
Salicylates such as aspirin
Sulfonamides
Thyroid hormones

Generic for Starlix Dosage

The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericStarlix
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Starlix for type 2 diabetes mellitus is 120 milligrams three times a day whether taken alone or combined with Glucophage.

Generic for Starlix Adverse Effects

Some of the most serious Generic Starlix side Effects include dizziness, fast heart rate, low blood sugar, skin rash or itchy skin and sweating.

This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Starlix.

Generic for Starlix and Pregnancy

Studies do not indicate whether Generic Starlix will harm an unborn baby if taken during pregnancy. Before taking Generic Starlix, make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or if you may become pregnant.

Generic for Starlix and Breastfeeding

It is not known whether Generic Starlix passes into human breast milk. However, it is not recommended during breast-feeding, because it may cause unwanted effects in nursing babies.

Generic for Starlix and Pediatric

There is no specific information comparing use of Generic Starlix in children with use in other age groups.

Generic for Starlix and Geriatric

Generic Starlix has been tested and has not been shown to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger adults. However, older patients may be more likely to develop low blood sugar.

Note

The above information about Generic Starlix serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.