Nateglinide
Other Blood Glucose Lowering Drugs, Excl. Insulins
- Drug class
- Other Blood Glucose Lowering Drugs, Excl. Insulins
- Availability
- Prescription only
- Routes
- Oral
- Markets covered
- 1
- Products on record
- 1
- FDA reports (12 mo)
- 58
Overview
Plain-language summary, compiled from the cited regulatory records
Nateglinide is a medication classified as an "Other Blood Glucose Lowering Drug, Excl. Insulins" [1]. It is approved for use as an addition to diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus [1].
This medication is not intended for individuals with type 1 diabetes mellitus or for managing diabetic ketoacidosis [1]. Nateglinide belongs to a class of drugs that help lower blood glucose levels but are distinct from insulin therapies [1].
In the past 12 months, there have been 58 adverse event reports associated with nateglinide [2]. Common adverse events reported include nausea, difficulty breathing (dyspnoea), and dizziness [2]. Drug interactions are also noted as a concern [2].
This is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Regulatory status by market
| Market | Regulator | Products | Last revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| US United States | FDA | 1 | February 24, 2025 |
USUnited States· FDA
1 product
Uses
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Nateglinide is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Limitations of Use:
Nateglinide should not be used in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus or for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis. Nateglinide is a glinide indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
(1) Limitations of Use : Not for treating type 1 diabetes mellitus or diabetes ketoacidosis (1)
How to take
Drug interactions
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Sources & citations
- [1]FDA DailyMed · 0ccf9b07-3c21-48… · revised February 24, 2025 [PDF]
- [2]OpenFDA adverse-event reports (US), 12 months ending June 4, 2026.
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