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Starlix Manufacturer: NOVARTIS
Common Uses of Starlix:
This medicine is a blood glucose-lowering agent used alone or in combination with metformin to treat type 2 (non-insulin dependent) diabetes mellitus not adequately controlled with diet and exercise alone.
How To Use Starlix:
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. This medicine must be taken 1 to 30 minutes before meals generally three times daily. If you skip a meal, you should skip your dose of this medicine to reduce your risk of developing hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) in a tightly-closed container, away from heat and light. Brief storage between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Since this drug is generally given only before meals, consult your doctor or pharmacist regarding advice on a missed dose.
Starlix Cautions:
DO NOT STOP USING THIS MEDICINE without first checking with your doctor. DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DOSE without checking with your doctor. FOLLOW THE DIETARY PLAN provided by your doctor. THIS MEDICINE MAY CAUSE hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Signs of hypoglycemia include an increased heart rate, headache, sweating, tremor, increased hunger, changes in vision, nervousness, or tiredness. Discuss with your doctor how to handle hypoglycemic reactions. DO NOT DRIVE, OPERATE MACHINERY, OR DO ANYTHING ELSE THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS until you know how you react to this medicine. Using this medicine alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol, may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks. BEFORE YOU HAVE ANY MEDICAL OR DENTAL TREATEMENTS, EMERGENCY CARE, OR SURGERY, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using this medicine. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. THIS MEDICINE IS NOT RECOMMENDED for use during pregnancy. Insulin therapy may be necessary during pregnancy. Consult your doctor for more details. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED in breast milk. DO NOT BREAST-FEED while taking this medicine.
Possible Side Effects of Starlix:
SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking this medicine include dizziness, increased heartbeat, headache, sweating, tremor, increased hunger, changes in vision, nervousness, tiredness. If they are severe or continue to occur, check with your doctor. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
STARLIX
Generic Version of Starlix: E: NATEGLINIDE (neh-TEGG-lin-ide)Starlix Manufacturer: NOVARTIS
Common Uses of Starlix:
This medicine is a blood glucose-lowering agent used alone or in combination with metformin to treat type 2 (non-insulin dependent) diabetes mellitus not adequately controlled with diet and exercise alone.
How To Use Starlix:
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. This medicine must be taken 1 to 30 minutes before meals generally three times daily. If you skip a meal, you should skip your dose of this medicine to reduce your risk of developing hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) in a tightly-closed container, away from heat and light. Brief storage between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Since this drug is generally given only before meals, consult your doctor or pharmacist regarding advice on a missed dose.
Starlix Cautions:
DO NOT STOP USING THIS MEDICINE without first checking with your doctor. DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DOSE without checking with your doctor. FOLLOW THE DIETARY PLAN provided by your doctor. THIS MEDICINE MAY CAUSE hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Signs of hypoglycemia include an increased heart rate, headache, sweating, tremor, increased hunger, changes in vision, nervousness, or tiredness. Discuss with your doctor how to handle hypoglycemic reactions. DO NOT DRIVE, OPERATE MACHINERY, OR DO ANYTHING ELSE THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS until you know how you react to this medicine. Using this medicine alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol, may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks. BEFORE YOU HAVE ANY MEDICAL OR DENTAL TREATEMENTS, EMERGENCY CARE, OR SURGERY, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using this medicine. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. THIS MEDICINE IS NOT RECOMMENDED for use during pregnancy. Insulin therapy may be necessary during pregnancy. Consult your doctor for more details. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED in breast milk. DO NOT BREAST-FEED while taking this medicine.
Possible Side Effects of Starlix:
SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking this medicine include dizziness, increased heartbeat, headache, sweating, tremor, increased hunger, changes in vision, nervousness, tiredness. If they are severe or continue to occur, check with your doctor. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
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