Meglitinide is a group of medications that are used for the treatment of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
Can also be referred to as “glinides”
Action:
- Similar action as sulfonylureas
- Increases the amount of insulin in the blood stream
- Decreases blood sugar levels
Types:
- Repaglinide [Prandin]
- Nateglinide [Starlix]
Uses:
1.) Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Take prior to eating [0-30 minutes]
Side Effects:
- Weight gain
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Hypoglycemia
- Abdominal discomfort
- others
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