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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Last Updated Dec 7, 2024 | 2:25 PM IST
Natnox 60mg Tablet is an antidiabetic drug used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes when diet, exercise, and weight reduction alone have not been found to control blood sugar well enough. It contains Nateglinide, which lowers blood sugar levels. It may cause side effects such as sweating, dizziness, shaking, hunger, tiredness, diarrhoea, and abdominal pain.
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Composition

NATEGLINIDE-60MG

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

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About Natnox 60mg Tablet

Natnox 60mg Tablet belongs to the class of medications called oral antidiabetics. It is an oral hypoglycaemic (lowering blood sugar) medication intended for people with type 2 diabetes; proper diet and exercise control blood sugar. It is used when diet, exercise, and weight reduction alone have not been found to control blood sugar well enough. Type 2 diabetes is a chronic or lifelong disorder affecting how our body processes glucose. People with type 2 diabetes either do not produce enough insulin or cannot perform their body functions (insulin resistance). Middle-aged or older individuals are most likely to suffer from type 2 diabetes, also known as adult-onset diabetes.

Natnox 60mg Tablet is prescribed alone or combined with other medications to treat type 2 diabetes. Natnox 60mg Tablet lowers blood glucose levels by stimulating the release of insulin from the pancreas.

Take Natnox 60mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. Take Natnox 60mg Tablet preferably before meals; its effect may be delayed if it is taken with or after meals. You are advised to take Natnox 60mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed. You may experience sweating, dizziness, shaking, hunger, tiredness, diarrhoea, and abdominal pain. One may experience these symptoms due to the lack of proper food intake or a high dose of anti-diabetic medicine. If you experience low blood sugar symptoms, eat or drink something containing sugar as advised by your doctor. Most of these side effects of Natnox 60mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Natnox 60mg Tablet should not be stopped even if you feel better, without consulting your doctor as sugar levels keep changing. If you stop taking Natnox 60mg Tablet abruptly, it may increase your sugar levels. Natnox 60mg Tablet should not be taken if you have type 1 diabetes or severe kidney or liver disease. Do not take Natnox 60mg Tablet if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or if you are a breastfeeding women. It is also not recommended for use in children and adolescents (under 18 years of age). Speak to your doctor for information regarding this medicine.

Uses of Natnox 60mg Tablet

Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Medicinal Benefits

Natnox 60mg Tablet belongs to the class of medications called oral antidiabetics. It is an oral hypoglycaemic (lowering of blood sugar) medication intended to use in people with type 2 diabetes; proper diet and exercise to control blood sugar levels in the blood. It is used when diet, exercise, and weight reduction alone have not been found to control blood sugar well enough. Natnox 60mg Tablet is known to lower blood glucose levels by stimulating the release of insulin from the pancreas. Natnox 60mg Tablet has unique pharmacokinetic properties, and it will be absorbed rapidly and extensively from the small intestine after oral administration. It is also effective as a combination therapy with metformin for patients who require therapy to reduce both fasting and postprandial blood sugar (hyperglycemia).

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Natnox 60mg Tablet

  • Abdominal pain
  • Indigestion
  • Diarrhoea
  • Nausea

Drug Warnings

Natnox 60mg Tablet should not be taken if you are allergic to Natnox 60mg Tablet or any of its ingredients. Do not take Natnox 60mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding women, have type 1 diabetes, or have a severe liver problem. Take Natnox 60mg Tablet with caution if you are over 65 years old, undernourished, or have an underactive pituitary or adrenal gland. Watch carefully if you have any signs of low blood sugar. Avoid drinking alcohol while on this medication, as it affects blood sugar levels. Inform your doctor before taking Natnox 60mg Tablet if you have a severe kidney/liver problem, have recently met with an accident, or have an active infection. Natnox 60mg Tablet is not recommended for children and adolescents (below 18 years of age). Check your blood sugar levels from time to time, as your doctor advises. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you have low blood sugar, as your ability to concentrate or react may be reduced in such a case.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Natnox 60mg Tablet interacts with a pain killer (aspirin),  type 2 diabetes medication (sitagliptin, linagliptin, liraglutide), blood pressure medication (metoprolol), asthma medication (albuterol), and diuretic medication (furosemide).

Drug-Food Interactions: Limit alcohol intake since it affects blood sugar levels. Avoid fatty foods and include healthy carbohydrates in your diet.

Drug-Disease Interactions: People affected by type 1 diabetes, heart disease, low blood sugar level, liver disease and kidney disease should not take this Natnox 60mg Tablet.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ASPIRIN
  • SITAGLIPTIN
  • LINAGLIPTIN
  • LIRAGLUTIDE
  • METOPROLOL
  • ALBUTEROL
  • FUROSEMIDE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

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  • Fill your half plate with starchy veggies, a quarter with proteins and a quarter with whole grains. Eat at regular intervals. Do not take a long gap between a meal or snack.
  • Monitor your blood sugar level regularly, especially when there are lots of fluctuations.
  • Invest in at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity or one hour and 15 minutes of high-intensity exercise weekly.
  • Replace refined carbohydrates containing whole-grain foods and increase the intake of fruits, veggies, and other fibre-enriched foods.
  • Reduce saturated fat intake (or hidden fats) in food like chips, crisps, pastries, biscuits and samosas. Choose omega-3 fatty acid-containing oils for daily cooking.  
  • Do not take stress as it may elevate your blood sugar level. You can adopt stress management techniques like mindfulness to control stress-related blood sugar changes.
  • Opt for low-fat dairy products (low-fat yoghurt, fat-free milk, cheese, etc.).
  • Include foods rich in healthy carbohydrates and fibre, fruits, whole grains, and vegetables in your diet.
  • Try eating food at regular intervals. Do not skip meals. Also, try not to overeat.
  • Maintain a healthy weight by exercising regularly.
  • Rest properly, and avoid stress by doing meditation or yoga.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Type-2 diabetes mellitus: Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs when our body becomes resistant to insulin or when the pancreas cannot make enough insulin. Insulin is the hormone that controls sugar levels in your blood. People with type 2 diabetes either do not produce sufficient insulin or cannot perform its function in the body (insulin resistance). Middle-aged or older individuals are most likely to suffer from type 2 diabetes, called adult-onset diabetes. Genetics and environmental factors seem to be contributing factors for type 2 diabetes. People with type 2 diabetes will have high blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia) in the blood. They will experience symptoms include increased thirst, frequent urination at night, slow wound healing, increased hunger, fatigue, and blurred vision. There may be weight gain in some cases, while weight loss may also be observed in rare cases. The complication associated with type 2 diabetes includes neuropathy (nerve problems), nephropathy (kidney problems), and retinopathy (damaged retina of eyes or blindness), sexual dysfunction and increase the chance of heart attack or stroke.

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Alcohol

Caution

Alcohol may disturb the control of blood sugar level. Alcohol should not be consumed along with Natnox 60mg Tablet as it is known to interact and lead to unpleasant side effects.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Pregnancy Category C: There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. It is unknown whether Natnox 60mg Tablet can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. It should not be used in pregnant women.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Do not take Natnox 60mg Tablet if you are breast-feeding. Not enough scientific data available for Natnox 60mg Tablet, hence it is best to consult a doctor.

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Driving

Caution

Your driving may be affected if your blood sugar levels are too high or too low. Do not drive or operate machinery if you may experience dizziness or drowsiness.

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Liver

Caution

Natnox 60mg Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

Natnox 60mg Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Unsafe

Natnox 60mg Tablet is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (below 18 years of age). Safety and effectiveness have not been established in this age group.

Country of origin

India
Other Info - NA55827

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FAQs

Natnox 60mg Tablet is used for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes when diet, exercise, and weight reduction alone have not been found to control blood sugar well enough.
Natnox 60mg Tablet works by increasing insulin production by stimulating insulin secretion from the pancrea's beta cells, thereby reducing high blood glucose (sugar) levels.
Natnox 60mg Tablet may sometimes lower the blood glucose levels more than normal, leading to hypoglycemia. Regularly monitor your blood sugar levels while taking Natnox 60mg Tablet. Hypoglycemia symptoms include headache, dizziness, drowsiness, faintness, confusion and visual disturbances.
Hypoglycaemia may occur following prolonged or severe exercise, during illness, alcohol consumption, low food intake, or when Natnox 60mg Tablet is taken along with other antidiabetic medicines.
Maintain a healthy diet by regular intake of carbohydrates such as bread and products containing starch and sugar. Eat your meals regularly, and do not exercise heavily for a longer duration with an empty stomach. Try to keep sugar candies. When you feel low blood sugar symptoms like excessive hunger, sweating, feeling tired, dizziness, feeling hungry, feeling shaky and fast heartbeat, immediately take it. This will increase the glucose level (sugar) in your blood, and you will feel normal.
Natnox 60mg Tablet is prescribed for the lifelong or chronic conditions of diabetes. So, please do not stop taking Natnox 60mg Tablet without consulting your doctor on your own as it may cause an increase in blood glucose levels. Continue taking Natnox 60mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it to you. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Natnox 60mg Tablet.
If you are going to have a major operation or have recently had a serious infection or illness; in such cases, diabetic control may be lost. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this; your doctor may ask you to temporarily take insulin instead of Natnox 60mg Tablet to control blood glucose levels.
Natnox 60mg Tablet might sometimes affect laboratory test results. Inform the person performing the tests that you are taking Natnox 60mg Tablet.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Natnox 60mg Tablet as it might increase the side-effects of Natnox 60mg Tablet.
No, Natnox 60mg Tablet is not commonly associated with significant weight gain. However, everyone reacts differently to medications, and some people with diabetes may notice changes in weight. It is important to monitor your weight regularly while using Natnox 60mg Tablet. If you see any unusual weight gain or loss, consult your doctor.
No, Natnox 60mg Tablet does not contain Metformin; it contains Nateglinide. Both are antidiabetic medications, which are used to help manage blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes, but they work in different ways. Nateglinide stimulates the pancreas to release insulin, whereas Metformin improves the body's response to insulin. In some cases, both medications may be prescribed together to help control blood sugar levels more effectively.
Natnox 60mg Tablet may cause side effects in some individuals. Commonly reported side effects include sweating, dizziness, tremors, hunger, fatigue, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. These symptoms often arise from inadequate food intake or high medication doses. If you experience low blood sugar symptoms like sweating or shaking, consume a sugar-containing food or drink as advised by your doctor. Most side effects are temporary and resolve without medical intervention. However, if they persist, consult your doctor for further guidance.

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