ATC Group: A10BX03 Nateglinide

Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System

Hierarchical Position

Alimentary tract and metabolism

A10

Drugs used in diabetes

A10B

Blood glucose lowering drugs, excl. insulins

A10BX

Other blood glucose lowering drugs, excl. insulins

A10BX03

Nateglinide

Active Ingredients

Nateglinide

Nateglinide is an amino acid (phenylalanine) derivative, which is chemically and pharmacologically distinct from other antidiabetic agents. Nateglinide is a rapid, short-acting oral insulin secretagogue. Its effect is dependent on functioning beta cells in the pancreas islets.

Monographs

STARLIX Film-coated tablets

MPI, EU: SmPC