Natstar 60mg Tablet

Natstar 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.

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

Take Natstar 60mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. Take Natstar 60mg Tablet preferably before meals; its effect may be delayed if it is taken with or after meals. You are advised to take Natstar 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 Natstar 60mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Natstar 60mg Tablet should not be stopped even if you feel better, without consulting your doctor as sugar levels keep changing. If you stop taking Natstar 60mg Tablet abruptly, it may increase your sugar levels. Natstar 60mg Tablet should not be taken if you have type 1 diabetes or severe kidney or liver disease. Do not take Natstar 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.

Natstar 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. Natstar 60mg Tablet is known to lower blood glucose levels by stimulating the release of insulin from the pancreas. Natstar 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).

• Abdominal pain
• Indigestion
• Diarrhoea
• Nausea

Natstar 60mg Tablet should not be taken if you are allergic to Natstar 60mg Tablet or any of its ingredients. Do not take Natstar 60mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding women, have type 1 diabetes, or have a severe liver problem. Take Natstar 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 Natstar 60mg Tablet if you have a severe kidney/liver problem, have recently met with an accident, or have an active infection. Natstar 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-Drug Interactions: Natstar 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 Natstar 60mg Tablet.

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

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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.

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.