Trunate 60 Tablet
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Product introduction
Trunate 60 Tablet is used to lower blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is usually prescribed along with other diabetes medicines to achieve adequate blood sugar control. It also prevents serious complications of diabetes like kidney damage and blindness.
Trunate 60 Tablet is normally prescribed when diet and exercise alone or other medicines have not been enough to control your blood sugar level. It works best when taken before meals. The dose will depend on your condition, and blood sugar levels, but you should use it as advised by your doctor.
You should take it regularly, at the same time each day, to get the most benefit and you should not stop unless your doctor recommends it. It is controlling your blood sugar levels and helping to prevent serious complications in the future. It is important to stay on the diet and exercise program recommended by your doctor while taking this medicine. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes.
The most common side effects of this medicine include upper respiratory tract infection, back pain, diarrhea, flu symptoms, dizziness, and joint pain. Contact your doctor if the side effects worry you or if they do not go away.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have ever had kidney disease, heart or pancreas problems, or if you drink a lot of alcohol. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Some other medicines you are taking may interfere with it so make sure your doctor knows about all the other medicines you are using. Limit your alcohol intake while taking this medicine because it can increase your risk of developing low blood sugar levels. You may need regular tests such as kidney function and blood glucose levels to check that the medicine is working properly.
Trunate 60 Tablet is normally prescribed when diet and exercise alone or other medicines have not been enough to control your blood sugar level. It works best when taken before meals. The dose will depend on your condition, and blood sugar levels, but you should use it as advised by your doctor.
You should take it regularly, at the same time each day, to get the most benefit and you should not stop unless your doctor recommends it. It is controlling your blood sugar levels and helping to prevent serious complications in the future. It is important to stay on the diet and exercise program recommended by your doctor while taking this medicine. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes.
The most common side effects of this medicine include upper respiratory tract infection, back pain, diarrhea, flu symptoms, dizziness, and joint pain. Contact your doctor if the side effects worry you or if they do not go away.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have ever had kidney disease, heart or pancreas problems, or if you drink a lot of alcohol. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Some other medicines you are taking may interfere with it so make sure your doctor knows about all the other medicines you are using. Limit your alcohol intake while taking this medicine because it can increase your risk of developing low blood sugar levels. You may need regular tests such as kidney function and blood glucose levels to check that the medicine is working properly.
Uses of Trunate Tablet
Side effects of Trunate Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Trunate
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Back pain
- Diarrhea
- Flu-like symptoms
- Dizziness
- Joint pain
How to use Trunate Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Trunate 60 Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
How Trunate Tablet works
Trunate 60 Tablet is an anti-diabetic medication. It increases the amount of insulin released by the pancreas which prevents blood glucose from rising very high after meals.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Trunate 60 Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Trunate 60 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Trunate 60 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Monitor the breastfed baby’s blood sugar during treatment with Trunate 60 Tablet
Monitor the breastfed baby’s blood sugar during treatment with Trunate 60 Tablet
Driving
CAUTION
Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Trunate 60 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Trunate 60 Tablet is recommended.
Liver
CAUTION
Trunate 60 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Trunate 60 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited data are available on the use of Trunate 60 Tablet in patients with moderate to severe liver disease.
Limited data are available on the use of Trunate 60 Tablet in patients with moderate to severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Trunate Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Trunate 60 Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.\n
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Quick tips
- It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Trunate 60 Tablet affects you.
- It may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
- Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemic symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, and anxiety.
- Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly while you are taking this medicine.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Trunate 60 Tablet results in fast and effective control of high blood sugar following meals.
- For best results, take Trunate 60 Tablet 15 to 30 minutes before a meal.
- If you miss a meal, skip your dose to avoid hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level).
- You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with Trunate 60 Tablet
- It may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
- Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemic symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, and anxiety.
- Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly while you are taking this medicine.
- It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Trunate 60 Tablet affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Meglitinide Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI DIABETIC
Action Class
Meglitinides (Insulin Secretagogues)
Patient concerns
FAQs
Q. Does Trunate 60 Tablet cause weight gain?
Weight gain may occur with Trunate 60 Tablet therapy. If this effect persists or worsens, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly
Q. Does Nateglinide contain metformin?
Nateglinide does not contain metformin
Q. How does Trunate 60 Tablet work?
Trunate 60 Tablet belongs to a class of drugs called meglitinides. Trunate 60 Tablet helps your body to regulate the amount of glucose in your blood by stimulating the pancreas to release insulin.
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