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. Natiz (60 mg) 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:
Natiz may cause dizziness. This effect may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Natiz (60 mg) 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 Natiz (60 mg) exactly as prescribed, tell your doctor.
Natiz (60 mg) 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 Natiz (60 mg) 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 Natiz (60 mg). These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
Use Natiz (60 mg) with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects.
Natiz (60 mg) should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Do not use Natiz (60 mg) if you are pregnant. If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor right away. It is not known if Natiz (60 mg) is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Natiz (60 mg).
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Natiz (60 mg) 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.
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Can Natiz (60 mg) 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.
Who should not take Natiz (60 mg)?
Some medical conditions may interact with Natiz (60 mg). 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 Natiz (60 mg). 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 Natiz (60 mg) 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.
How should I take Natiz (60 mg)?
Use Natiz (60 mg) as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Take Natiz (60 mg) 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 (hypoglycemia).
Talk to your doctor or other health care provider about what to do if you miss a dose of Natiz (60 mg).
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Natiz (60 mg).
Can Natiz (60 mg) be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Natiz (60 mg) 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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