Nopik 120 Tablet

Nateglinide
120mg
Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Pack size 30's Pack
Unite Price 80.00 BDT

Indications

Nopik 120 Tablet is used for: Type 2 DM

Adult Dose

Oral Type 2 diabetes mellitus Adult: 60 or 120 mg tid.

Child Dose

Renal Dose

Administration

Take immediately before or up to ½ hr before meals.

Contra Indications

Diabetic ketoacidosis; IDDM. Lactation.

Precautions

Geriatric patients, debilitated and malnourished patients; adrenal or pituitary insufficiency, moderate to severe hepatic impairment; severe renal impairment. Monitor glycaemic levels during periods of stress. Pregnancy. Lactation: unsafe

Pregnancy-Lactation

Pregnancy Category: C Lactation: unsafe

Interactions

Increased levels/effects with enzyme inhibitors (e.g. fluconazole). Increased hypoglycaemic effects with salicylates, MAOIs, nonselective beta-blockers, alcohol, NSAIDs. Decreased levels/effects with enzyme inducers (e.g. rifampicin). Decreased hypoglycaemic effects with thiazide diuretics, corticosteroids, thyroid products and sympathomimetic agents.

Side Effects

Side effects of Nateglinide : 1-10% Increased uric acid (10%), Dizziness (4%), Arthropathy (3%), Flu-like syndrome, Weight gain, Hypoglycemia (2%) Frequency Not Defined Diarrhea, Nausea

Mode of Action

Nateglinide, a nonsulfonylurea hypoglycaemic agent, acts by stimulating insulin release from pancreatic ?-cells to reduce postprandial hyperglycaemia. This action depends on the amount of existing glucose levels.

Note

Nopik 120 120mg Tablet generic name is Nateglinide. Nopik 120 120mg Tablet is manufactured by Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Nopik 120 is availble in all over Bangladesh. Mes BD drug index information on Nopik 120 Tablet is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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