REPAGLINIDE

Overview

REPAGLINIDE is a Schedule H drug.
Repaglinide is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels by causing the pancreas to produce insulin. Repaglinide is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This medicine is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

Usage

REPAGLINIDE is generally used to treat: Diabetes Type 2

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

How Do I Take It?

REPAGLINIDE is generally taken With Food.
Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of adrenal, pituitary, liver, or kidney problems, high blood acid levels, high fever, poor nutrition, alcoholism, severe infection, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Avoid alcohol consumption. Monitor fasting blood sugar and hemoglobin A1c level regularly while taking this medication.

Symptoms of Overdosage

REPAGLINIDE over-dosage can result in: Eyes Blurred Vision, Weakness (generalized), Body Excessive Sweating, Slurred Speech, Abdomen Pain, Confusion, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Agitation, Fainting

Common Side-Effects

REPAGLINIDE : Anxiety, Eyes Blurred Vision, Chills, Confusion, Pale Skin, Dizziness, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Head Headache, Nausea, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Slurred Speech, Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Lower Back Pain

Serious Side-Effects

REPAGLINIDE : Frequent Urination, Confusion, Drowsiness, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Fruity Odor On Breath

Rare Side-Effects

REPAGLINIDE : Face Swelling, Dizziness, Difficulty Breathing

Disease Interactions

REPAGLINIDE can interfere with: Diabetes Type 1, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Adrenal Insufficiency, Protein-Energy Malnutrition, Neuropathy, Anorexia Nervosa, Acute Renal Failure, Diabetes Mellitus

Technical Classification

REPAGLINIDE is categorized as: MEGLITINIDES / ANTIDIABETIC AGENTS / METABOLIC AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with REPAGLINIDE as Ingredient

EUREPA 0.5MG TAB	REPAGLINIDE 0.5 MG
EUREPA MF 1MG/500MG TAB	METFORMIN 500.0 MG, REPAGLINIDE 1.0 MG
EUREPA MF 2MG/500MG TAB	METFORMIN 500.0 MG, REPAGLINIDE 2.0 MG
EUREPA TAB 1MG	REPAGLINIDE 1 MG
EUREPA TAB 2MG	REPAGLINIDE 2 MG
NOVONORM 0.5MG TAB	REPAGLINIDE 0.5 MG
NOVONORM 1MG TAB	REPAGLINIDE 1.0 MG
NOVONORM 2MG TAB	REPAGLINIDE 2.0 MG
PAGE 0.5MG TAB	REPAGLINIDE 0.5 MG
PAGE 1MG TAB	REPAGLINIDE 1.0 MG
RAPILIN 0.5MG TAB	REPAGLINIDE 0.5 MG
RAPILIN 1MG TAB	REPAGLINIDE 1.0 MG
RAPILIN 2MG TAB	REPAGLINIDE 2.0 MG
REGAN 0.5MG TAB	REPAGLINIDE 0.5 MG
REGAN 1MG TAB	REPAGLINIDE 1.0 MG
REGAN 2MG TAB	REPAGLINIDE 2.0 MG
REPA 1MG TAB	REPAGLINIDE 1.0 MG
REPAGE 1MG TAB	REPAGLINIDE 1.0 MG
REPIDE 0.5MG TAB	REPAGLINIDE 0.5 MG