Meglitinide

Jump to navigation Jump to search
The printable version is no longer supported and may have rendering errors. Please update your browser bookmarks and please use the default browser print function instead.

WikiDoc Resources for Meglitinide

Articles

Most recent articles on Meglitinide

Most cited articles on Meglitinide

Review articles on Meglitinide

Articles on Meglitinide in N Eng J Med, Lancet, BMJ

Media

Powerpoint slides on Meglitinide

Images of Meglitinide

Photos of Meglitinide

Podcasts & MP3s on Meglitinide

Videos on Meglitinide

Evidence Based Medicine

Cochrane Collaboration on Meglitinide

Bandolier on Meglitinide

TRIP on Meglitinide

Clinical Trials

Ongoing Trials on Meglitinide at Clinical Trials.gov

Trial results on Meglitinide

Clinical Trials on Meglitinide at Google

Guidelines / Policies / Govt

US National Guidelines Clearinghouse on Meglitinide

NICE Guidance on Meglitinide

NHS PRODIGY Guidance

FDA on Meglitinide

CDC on Meglitinide

Books

Books on Meglitinide

News

Meglitinide in the news

Be alerted to news on Meglitinide

News trends on Meglitinide

Commentary

Blogs on Meglitinide

Definitions

Definitions of Meglitinide

Patient Resources / Community

Patient resources on Meglitinide

Discussion groups on Meglitinide

Patient Handouts on Meglitinide

Directions to Hospitals Treating Meglitinide

Risk calculators and risk factors for Meglitinide

Healthcare Provider Resources

Symptoms of Meglitinide

Causes & Risk Factors for Meglitinide

Diagnostic studies for Meglitinide

Treatment of Meglitinide

Continuing Medical Education (CME)

CME Programs on Meglitinide

International

Meglitinide en Espanol

Meglitinide en Francais

Business

Meglitinide in the Marketplace

Patents on Meglitinide

Experimental / Informatics

List of terms related to Meglitinide


The meglitinide class of drugs treat diabetes type 2 by blocking the potassium channels in beta cells, which closes the ATP-dependent potassium channels and opens the cells' calcium channels. The resulting calcium influx causes the cells to secrete insulin.

Drugs

The main branded drug in the meglitinide class is Novo Nordisk's repaglinide (Prandin), which gained FDA approval in 1997. Another type of drug in this class is nateglinide (Starlix).

These drugs should be taken 0-30 minutes prior to eating. Follow the instructions given to you by your physician/nurse.

Side-effects

Side effects include weight gain and hypoglycemia. While the potential for hypoglycemia is less than for those on sulfonylureas, it is still a serious potential side effect that can be life-threatening. Patients on this medication should know the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia and appropriate action to take.

Template:Oral hypoglycemics Template:WH Template:WikiDoc Sources