Glinate MF 120mg/500mg Tablet
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Nateglinide (120mg) + Metformin (500mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI DIABETIC |
| User Rating | 4.2 |
| User Reviews | 765 |
FAQ
Glinate MF 120mg/500mg Tablet Reviews
Glinate MF 120mg/500mg belongs to a category of medicines known as anti-diabetic drugs. It is a combination of two medicines used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. It helps control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.
Glinate MF 120mg/500mg should be taken with food. Take it regularly at the same time each day to get the most benefit. Your doctor will decide what dose is best for you and this may change from time to time according to how it is working according to your blood sugar levels.
Keep taking this medicine, even if you feel well or your blood sugar levels are controlled. If you stop it without consulting your doctor, your blood sugar levels could rise and put you at risk of kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems and loss of limbs. Remember that it is only part of a treatment program that should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes.
The most common side effect of Glinate MF 120mg/500mg is low blood glucose levels (hypoglycemia). Make sure you recognize the signs of having low blood glucose levels, such as sweating, dizziness, headache, and shaking and know how to deal with it. To prevent this, it's important to have regular meals and always carry a fast-acting source of glucose such as sugary food or fruit juice with you. Drinking alcohol can also increase your risk of low blood sugar levels and should be avoided. Other side effects that may be seen on taking this medicine include nausea, taste changes, loss of appetite, stomach pain, and diarrhea. Some people may find that they put on weight with this medicine.
You should not take it if you have type 1 diabetes mellitus, if you have diabetic ketoacidosis (high levels of acid in your blood), or if you have severe kidney or liver disease. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had heart disease. It may not be suitable. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your blood sugar levels should be checked regularly and your doctor may also advise blood tests to monitor your blood cell counts and liver function.
Glinate MF 120mg/500mg should be taken with food. Take it regularly at the same time each day to get the most benefit. Your doctor will decide what dose is best for you and this may change from time to time according to how it is working according to your blood sugar levels.
Keep taking this medicine, even if you feel well or your blood sugar levels are controlled. If you stop it without consulting your doctor, your blood sugar levels could rise and put you at risk of kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems and loss of limbs. Remember that it is only part of a treatment program that should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes.
The most common side effect of Glinate MF 120mg/500mg is low blood glucose levels (hypoglycemia). Make sure you recognize the signs of having low blood glucose levels, such as sweating, dizziness, headache, and shaking and know how to deal with it. To prevent this, it's important to have regular meals and always carry a fast-acting source of glucose such as sugary food or fruit juice with you. Drinking alcohol can also increase your risk of low blood sugar levels and should be avoided. Other side effects that may be seen on taking this medicine include nausea, taste changes, loss of appetite, stomach pain, and diarrhea. Some people may find that they put on weight with this medicine.
You should not take it if you have type 1 diabetes mellitus, if you have diabetic ketoacidosis (high levels of acid in your blood), or if you have severe kidney or liver disease. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had heart disease. It may not be suitable. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your blood sugar levels should be checked regularly and your doctor may also advise blood tests to monitor your blood cell counts and liver function.
How Glinate MF 120mg/500mg Tablet Works
Glinate MF 120mg/500mg is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines:.
How to Use Glinate MF 120mg/500mg Tablet
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 MF 120mg/500mg is to be taken with food.
Benefits of Glinate MF 120mg/500mg Tablet
- In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus: Glinate MF 120mg/500mg is a medicine that helps to control high blood glucose (sugar) levels. It helps get rid of extra glucose from your body through urine. Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control the level, you will reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems and loss of limbs.Glinate MF 120mg/500mg will reduce the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease if you have type 2 diabetes and already have cardiovascular disease. Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life. You should keep using it for as long as it is prescribed because it is protecting your future health.
Uses of Glinate MF 120mg/500mg Tablet
- Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Glinate MF 120mg/500mg Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Liver
CAUTION
Glinate MF 120mg/500mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Glinate MF 120mg/500mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Glinate MF 120mg/500mg is generally started with low dose in patients with mild to moderate liver disease and its use is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Kidney
CAUTION
Glinate MF 120mg/500mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Glinate MF 120mg/500mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Glinate MF 120mg/500mg is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advisable while you are taking this medicine.
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Glinate MF 120mg/500mg.
Driving
CAUTION
Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Glinate MF 120mg/500mg is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Glinate MF 120mg/500mg 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.
Quick Tips
- Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, and anxious feeling.
- It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
- Monitor your blood sugar regularly while taking this medicine.
- It is fast-acting and reaches full effect within an hour.
References
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
- Israel K M, Istvan E, Baron MA. Safety and efficacy of nateglinide/metformin combination therapy in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Vasc Health Risk Manag. 2008;4(6):1167-78.
- Nateglinide. East Hanover, New Jersey: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation; 2008.
- Metformin hydrochloride. Princeton, New Jersey: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company; 2017.