Glinate 60 Tablet

Glinate 60 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. Glinate 60 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.

• Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Glinate 60 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.

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 60 Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

• Upper respiratory tract infection
• Back pain
• Diarrhea
• Flu-like symptoms
• Dizziness
• Joint pain

AlcoholUNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Glinate 60 Tablet.

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Glinate 60 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 feedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Glinate 60 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 60 Tablet

DrivingCAUTION

Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

KidneySAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Glinate 60 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Glinate 60 Tablet is recommended.

LiverCAUTION

Glinate 60 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Glinate 60 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Limited data are available on the use of Glinate 60 Tablet in patients with moderate to severe liver disease.

If you miss a dose of Glinate 60 Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.\\n

Chemical Class

Meglitinide Derivative

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Anti diabetic

Action Class

Meglitinides (Insulin Secretogogues)