Glinate Information

Glinate, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Diabetes Type 2.

The correct dosage of Glinate depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Glinate also has some side effects, the most common being Abdominal Pain. Some other side effects of Glinate have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Glinate normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

In addition, Glinate's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Glinate's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Glinate can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Glinate in conditions like Diabetes Type 1, Heart Disease, Diabetic Ketoacidosis. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Glinate contraindications section.

Additionally, Glinate may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Glinate is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

Glinate Benefits & Uses
Glinate Dosage & How to Take
Glinate Side Effects
Glinate Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Glinate with Other Drugs
Glinate Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Glinate
Glinate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Glinate Benefits & Uses

Glinate is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Diabetes Type 2

Glinate Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 120 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose range: 60 - 120 mg
Geriatric	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 120 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose range: 60 - 120 mg

Glinate Related Warnings

Is the use of Glinate safe for pregnant women?

Glinate can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Glinate safe during breastfeeding?

Glinate should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Glinate on the Kidneys?

Glinate rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Glinate on the Liver?

Use of Glinate may be dangerous for the liver. Do not use it without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Glinate on the Heart?

Use of Glinate may be dangerous for the heart. Do not use it without doctor's advice.

Severe

Severe Interaction of Glinate with Other Drugs

Glinate should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Mild

Cimetidine

Glinate Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Glinate unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Diabetes Type 1
Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)
High Blood Pressure
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Glinate

Is this Glinate habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Glinate is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Glinate will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Glinate only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Glinate is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Glinate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Glinate

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Glinate together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Glinate

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Glinate as it can have severe side effects.

Severe