Pack size: 1 Tablet  |  Price is for the whole Tablet

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Generic: Repaglinide

Form: Tablet 1mg

Indication

Type 2 DM

Administration

Take 15 minutes before meal; no more than 4 meals/day

Adult Dose

Oral Type 2 diabetes mellitus Adult: Usual initial dose: 0.5 mg before main meals. Initial doses of 1 or 2 mg may be used in patients who have had previous hypoglycaemic treatment. May adjust dose at intervals of 1-2 wk, up to 4 mg before meals. Max dose: 16 mg daily. Hepatic impairment: May require longer intervals between dosage adjustments.

Child Dose

Safety and efficacy not established

Renal Dose

Renal Impairment CrCl 40-80 mL/minute: No adjustments necessary CrCl 20-40 mL/minute: 0.5 mg with meals; titrate slowly and monitor CrCl < 20 mL/minute: Data not available

Contraindication

Diabetic ketoacidosis; severe hepatic impairment, type 1 diabetes; hypersensitivity. Lactation.

Introduction

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Uses of __NAME__

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Side effects of __NAME__

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How to use __NAME__

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. __NAME__ is to be taken empty stomach.

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ is an anti-diabetic medication. It increases the amount of insulin released by the pancreas which prevents blood glucose from rising very high after meals.

What if you forget to take __NAME__?

If you miss a dose of __NAME__, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Safety Advice

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with __NAME__.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. Monitor the breastfed baby’s blood sugar during treatment with __NAME__

Safety Advice

Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of __NAME__ may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of __NAME__ may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of __NAME__ is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.