It is very important to know about what medicine is given by the doctor, for what condition, and when it needs to be taken in what dose. This information given by the doctor is called Prescription. The patients should be familiar with the medicine prescription, and the details about the medicine before purchasing it and using it. Some medications need not be prescribed by healthcare practitioners and can be purchased and used without prescription by the patients; these are called over-the-counter medications. Read the drug prescription information of Glinate before taking it.
What is Glinate
Lowering blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes. It used along with diet and exercise. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Glinate is an antidiabetic agent. It works by causing insulin to be released from the pancreas. This helps to lower blood glucose levels.
Important safety information:
Glinate may cause dizziness. This effect may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Glinate with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
Follow the diet and exercise program given to you by your health care provider.
Strenuous exercise, drinking alcohol, fever, infection, surgery, trauma, dieting, and skipping meals can affect your blood sugar levels.
Carry an ID card at all times that says you have diabetes.
Check your blood sugar levels as directed by your doctor. If they are often higher or lower than they should be and you take Glinate exactly as prescribed, tell your doctor.
Glinate may cause low blood sugar. Low blood sugar may make you anxious, sweaty, weak, dizzy, drowsy, or faint. It may also make your heart beat faster; make your vision change; give you a headache, chills, or tremors; or make you more hungry. It is a good idea to carry a reliable source of glucose (eg, tablets or gel) to treat low blood sugar. If this is not available, you should eat or drink a quick source of sugar like table sugar, honey, candy, orange juice, or non-diet soda. This will raise your blood sugar level quickly. Tell your doctor right away if this happens. To prevent low blood sugar, eat meals at the same time each day and do not skip meals.
Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Glinate before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
Lab tests, including fasting blood sugar levels and hemoglobin A1c levels, may be performed while you use Glinate. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
Use Glinate with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects.
Glinate should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Do not use Glinate if you are pregnant. If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor right away. It is not known if Glinate is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Glinate.
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Glinate side effects
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); symptoms of liver problems (eg, dark urine, loss of appetite, pale stools, stomach pain, unusual nausea or tiredness, yellowing of the skin or eyes); symptoms of low blood sugar (eg, anxiety, chills, fast heartbeat, headache, increased hunger, severe or persistent dizziness or drowsiness, tremors, unusual sweating, vision changes, weakness).
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
Prices of the drug can vary in different shops. There will be a variation in price from pharmacy to an online shop. Most online shops will have a little lower price when compared to pharmacy stores, so you need to cross check before buying. Just go to a nearest pharmacy store and check for prices before you decide on buying. You should also be checking and comparing prices among various online stores and should be choosing the affordable and best store. The prices also vary based on brands, and you should note few stores sell specific brands, and you should learn to compare prices of same brand in different stores. Below are the prices of Glinate medicine in some well-known online stores.
Strength
Quantity
Price, USD
Country
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (Healtheon)
60 mg
10 Tablet
$0.52
India
Select the most affordable brand or generic drug
Generic drug is the basic drug with an active substance in it, and the name of the generic drug is same as active substance most of the times. Like Acetaminophen/Paracetemol is Generic name and it has different brand names like Tylenol, Acimol, Crocin, Calpol etc. All these Brand names contain the same Paracetemol, but the medications are manufactured by different companies, so the different brand names. Generic drug is always cheaper and affordable, and it can be replaced in place of brand name drug prescribed by the healthcare practitioner. The Generic medicine has same properties as branded medicine in terms of uses, indications, doses, side effects, so no need to worry on that. Just select the most affordable generic or branded medicine.
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Can Glinate be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
How should I take Glinate?
Use Glinate as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Take Glinate by mouth 1 to 30 minutes before meals.
If you skip a meal, you must also skip your scheduled dose to avoid the risk of low blood sugar levels.
Talk to your doctor or other health care provider about what to do if you miss a dose of Glinate.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Glinate.
Who should not take Glinate?
Some medical conditions may interact with Glinate. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have adrenocortical, pituitary, liver, or kidney problems
if you have a high fever, or poor health or nutrition
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Glinate. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Amiodarone, beta-adrenergic blockers (eg, metoprolol), gemfibrozil, guanethidine, imidazoles (eg, ketoconazole), monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) (eg, phenelzine), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (eg, ibuprofen), oxandrolone, or salicylates (eg, aspirin) because the risk of low blood sugar may be increased
Corticosteroids (eg, prednisone), phenytoin, rifamycins (eg, rifampin), somatropin, St. John's wort, sympathomimetics (eg, pseudoephedrine), thiazides (eg, hydrochlorothiazide), or thyroid hormones (eg, levothyroxine) because they may decrease nateglinide's effectiveness
Somatostatin analogs (eg, octreotide) because they may decrease nateglinide's effectiveness or increase the risk of low blood sugar
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Glinate may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
Can Glinate be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Glinate be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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