Starlix.
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| Starlix 30 pills x 120 mg | $79.02 | $2.63 | $0 | ![]() |
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| Starlix 60 pills x 120 mg | $136.37 | $2.27 | $22 | ![]() |
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| Starlix 90 pills x 120 mg | $182.31 | $2.02 | $55 | ![]() |
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| Starlix | |||||||||
| Lowering blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes. | |||||||||
Drug Name: Starlix
Generic name: Nateglinide
Drug Uses
Starlix is used for 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.
How to use
Use Starlix as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Take Starlix 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 Starlix .
Drug Class and Mechanism
Starlix is an antidiabetic agent. It works by lowering blood glucose levels, causing insulin to be released from beta cells of the pancreas.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of Prandin , skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.
Storage
Starlix should be stored at room temperature, 15-30 degrees C(59-86 degrees F) in an air-tight container.
Warnings/Precautions
Do NOT use Starlix if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Starlix
- you have type 1 diabetes
- you have diabetic ketoacidosis
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Some medical conditions may interact with Starlix . 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 are malnourished
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Starlix . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
- Beta-adrenergic blockers (eg, metoprolol), gemfibrozil, imidazoles (eg, ketoconazole), monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) (eg, phenelzine), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (eg, ibuprofen), or salicylates (eg, aspirin) because the risk of low blood sugar may be increased
- Corticosteroids (eg, prednisone), rifampin, sympathomimetics (eg, pseudoephedrine), thiazides (eg, hydrochlorothiazide), or thyroid hormones (eg, levothyroxine) because they may decrease Starlix ’s effectiveness

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