Nopik 120

Nopik 120120mg

Type:Tablet

Generic Name:Nateglinide

Manufacturer:Square Pharmaceuticals PLC.

Price:10.00

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Indication

Type 2 DM

Administration

Take immediately before or up to ½ hr before meals.

Adult Dose

Oral Type 2 diabetes mellitus Adult: 60 or 120 mg tid.

Contraindication

Diabetic ketoacidosis; IDDM. Lactation.

Mode of Action

Nateglinide, a nonsulfonylurea hypoglycaemic agent, acts by stimulating insulin release from pancreatic ?-cells to reduce postprandial hyperglycaemia. This action depends on the amount of existing glucose levels.

Precaution

Geriatric patients, debilitated and malnourished patients; adrenal or pituitary insufficiency, moderate to severe hepatic impairment; severe renal impairment. Monitor glycaemic levels during periods of stress. Pregnancy. Lactation: unsafe

Side Effect

1-10% Increased uric acid (10%),Dizziness (4%),Arthropathy (3%),Flu-like syndrome,Weight gain,Hypoglycemia (2%) Frequency Not Defined Diarrhea,Nausea

Interaction

Increased levels/effects with enzyme inhibitors (e.g. fluconazole). Increased hypoglycaemic effects with salicylates, MAOIs, nonselective beta-blockers, alcohol, NSAIDs. Decreased levels/effects with enzyme inducers (e.g. rifampicin). Decreased hypoglycaemic effects with thiazide diuretics, corticosteroids, thyroid products and sympathomimetic agents.

Alternative brand of Nopik 120

StarlixStarlix

  • 120mg
  • Tablet
  • Nateglinide

Price: ৳28.00