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Eurepa Repaglinide Tablet

Medicine Detail


Brand Name: Eurepa

Active Ingredient: Repaglinide Tablets

International Name: Prandin Tablets

Manufacturer: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Form: Tablets

Strength: 0.5mg, 1mg & 2mg

Country of Origin: India




What is Repaglinide for:

This medication is a meglitinide antidiabetic, prescribed for type 2 (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes. It decreases the amount of glucose by stimulating the pancreas to release insulin.

How does Repaglinide work:

Repaglinide raises insulin levels and helps tissues respond better to the insulin.

How should Repaglinide be used:

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with food. Adults- PO- The recommended initial dose is 0.5 mg with each meal.

Common side effects of Repaglinide:

Low blood sugar. Signs include anger, shaking, a fast heartbeat, confusion, or sweating. Keep hard candies, glucose tablets, liquid glucose, or juice on hand for low blood sugar. Headache. Upset stomach or throwing up. Many small meals, good mouth care, sucking hard, sugar-free candy, or chewing sugar-free gum may help. Weight gain.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.

What precautions should I take when taking Repaglinide :

If you have an allergy to repaglinide or any other part of this drug. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs. Make sure to tell about the allergy and what signs you had. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. If you have any of these health problems: Acidic blood problem or type 1 diabetes. If you are breastfeeding.

When do I need to seek medical help?

If you think there was an overdose, call your local poison control center or ER right away. Signs of a very bad reaction to the drug. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue or gray skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat. Signs of infection. These include a fever of 100.5°F (38°C) or higher, chills, very bad sore throat, ear or sinus pain, cough, more sputum or change in color of sputum, pain with passing urine, mouth sores, wound that will not heal, or anal itching or pain. Very low blood sugar or very high blood sugar. Any rash. Side effect or health problem is not better or you are feeling worse.

Are there any food restrictions:

Avoid Alcohol

Therapeutic Classification:

Antidiabetic Agents

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