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Nateglinide Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 11, 2023.

Applies to the following strengths: 60 mg; 120 mg

Usual Adult Dose for Diabetes Type 2

Initial dose: 60 to 120 mg orally 3 times a day before meals
Maintenance dose: 60 to 120 mg orally 3 times a day before meals

Comments:


Use: As an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Renal Dose Adjustments

No adjustment recommended

Liver Dose Adjustments

Mild hepatic impairment: No adjustment recommended
Moderate to severe hepatic impairment: Use with caution

Dose Adjustments

Elderly: No adjustment recommended; however, some individuals may have a greater sensitivity to therapy and elderly patients are generally more susceptible to hypoglycemia

This drug may need to be temporarily suspended during times of stress; insulin therapy may be temporarily needed in times of fever, infection, trauma, or surgery.

Precautions

Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 18 years.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available

Other Comments

Administration advice:


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Monitoring:

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Further information

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