Starlix (nateglinide), a new oral tablet for type 2 diabetes
April 2002
Novartis is now marketing Starlix (nateglinide), a new oral tablet for type 2 diabetes.
Think of it as a shorter-acting GlucoNorm (repaglinide).
Both meds are taken before meals to stimulate insulin release...but Starlix has a shorter duration.
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