Nateglinide
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Nateglinide
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| Systematic (IUPAC) name | |
| 3-phenyl-2-(4-propan-2-ylcyclohexyl) carbonylamino-propanoic acid | |
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| ATC code | A10 |
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| Chemical data | |
| Formula | C19H27NO3 |
| Mol. mass | 317.423 g/mol |
| Pharmacokinetic data | |
| Bioavailability | ? |
| Protein binding | 98% |
| Metabolism | ? |
| Half life | 1.5 hours |
| Excretion | ? |
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| Routes | ? |
Nateglinide (INN, trade name Starlix®) is a drug for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.
Nateglinide belongs to the meglitinide class of blood glucose-lowering drugs and is sold by Novartis.
[edit] Pharmacology
Nateglinide lowers blood glucose by stimulating the release of insulin from the pancreas. It achieves this by closing ATP-dependent potassium channels in the membrane of the ß cells. This depolarizes the ß cells and causes voltage-gated calcium channels to open. The resulting calcium influx induces fusion of insulin-containing vesicles with the cell membrane, and insulin secretion occurs.
[edit] Dosage
Nateglinide is delivered in tablet form.
[edit] External links
- Starlix - website of the manufacturer.
- How Nateglinide Works - website of the manufacturer.
