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Starlix |
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- Description - |
Starlix combats high blood sugar levels in people with type 2diabetes (the kind that does not require insulin shots). Insulin speedsthe transfer of sugar from the bloodstream to the body's cells, whereit's burned to produce energy. In diabetes, the body either fails tomake enough insulin, or proves unable to properly use what's available.Starlix attacks the problem from the production angle, stimulating thepancreas to secrete more insulin.
Starlix can be used alone or combined with another diabetes drug,called Glucophage, that tackles the other part of the problem, working toimprove the body's response to whatever insulin it makes. Starlix isprescribed only when diet and exercise--or Glucophage alone--have failed tocontrol blood sugar levels.
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Back pain,diarrhea,dizziness,flu-like symptoms,joint infection,upper respiratory infection |
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Airway-opening drugs such as Alupent and Proventil
Aspirin
Beta blockers such as the blood pressure medications Inderal andTenormin
Corticosteroids such as prednisone (Deltasone)
Decongestants such as Sudafed
MAO inhibitors such as the antidepressants Nardil andParnate
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as Advil, Motrin, andNaprosyn
Salicylates such as the arthritis drugs Disalcid andTrilisate
Thiazide diuretics such as the water pills Esidrix andHydroDIURIL
Thyroid medications such as Synthroid
Be careful about drinking alcohol, since excessive alcoholconsumption can cause low blood sugar. Also be careful when having aliquid meal; it could reduce the effectiveness of the drug.
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- Manufacturer - |
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Novartis Pharmaceuticals |
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One Health PLaza Building 415 Room1014C |
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East Hanover, NJ 07936 |
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USA |
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