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Brand: Starlix, Fastic
Nateglinide is a rapid-acting oral antidiabetic drug belonging to the meglitinide class. It works by stimulating insulin release from the pancreas, thereby lowering blood glucose levels. It is primarily used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus, often in combination with other antidiabetic medications or lifestyle changes.
For the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Outcome:
Increased risk of hypoglycemia
Mechanism:
Gemfibrozil inhibits nateglinide metabolism.
Outcome:
Decreased effectiveness of nateglinide
Mechanism:
Rifampin induces nateglinide metabolism.
Outcome:
Slight decrease in nateglinide absorption
Mechanism:
Changes in gastric pH.
Most likely new formulation: Sustained-release nateglinide (2026, 30% confidence)
Based on current usage patterns and emerging therapies, there is a low (5%) likelihood of regulatory changes affecting nateglinide's market status in the next 5 years.
Antidiabetic Agent, Meglitinide
Meglitinide