Mitiglinide is a drug for the treatment of type 2 diabetes .Mitiglinide is thought to stimulate insulin secretion by closing the ATP-sensitive K(+) (K(ATP)) channels in pancreatic beta-cells.
Indication
For the treatment of type 2 diabetes.
Pharmacology
Mitiglinide belongs to the meglitinide class of blood glucose-lowering drugs. It is approved for use in Japan but has not yet gained FDA approval.
