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About Repage 0.5 Tablet

REPAGLINIDE belongs to the category of medicines called 'anti-diabetic primarily used for the management and treatment of type 2 diabetes, especially in persons whose sugar levels are too high and cannot be only controlled by dieting and exercising. Type 2 diabetes is a condition that occurs when there is either less insulin or available insulin is not properly utilized by our body cells for lowering raised blood glucose. It is the most common type of diabetes, accounting for around 90% of total diabetes cases found commonly in middle-aged people. So it is also called adult-onset diabetes or non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM).

Uses of Repage 0.5 Tablet

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Medicinal Benefits of Repage 0.5 Tablet

REPAGLINIDE belongs to the group of medicines called “anti-diabetic” indicated in the treatment of type 2 diabetes or non-insulin-dependent diabetes (NIDDM). This medicine is primarily prescribed to persons whose blood sugar levels are high and is even not controlled by diet and exercise alone. REPAGLINIDE consists of Repaglinide belongs to a class of meglitinide that works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas. It starts acting so quickly on controlling blood sugar levels immediately after a meal. REPAGLINIDE may be advised with or without other medications along with diet and exercise to control blood sugar levels. 

Directions for Use

Tablet: Swallow the tablet of REPAGLINIDE as a whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush or break the tablet. Take REPAGLINIDE preferably 30 minutes before a meal.

Side Effects of Repage 0.5 Tablet

• Headache
• Stomach pain
• Sign of a common cold
• Diarrhea
• Joint pain
• Back pain

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug-Drug Interaction:

REPAGLINIDE may interact with insulin, high blood pressure-lowering pills (amlodipine, metoprolol, atenolol, propranolol, bisoprolol, benazepril, enalapril), water pills/diuretics (hydrochlorothiazide, furosemide), heart failure-related medicines (digoxin), painkiller (aspirin), a medicine used to treat cancer (octreotide, danazol), antibiotics (clarithromycin, trimethoprim, rifampicin), antifungal (itraconazole, ketoconazole), a medicine used to treat high blood fats (gemfibrozil), a medicine used to suppress the immune system (ciclosporin) steroids (prednisolone), medicine prevents blood clots (clopidogrel), a medicine used to treat epilepsy (phenytoin, carbamazepine, phenobarbital), thyroid hormones.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with REPAGLINIDE to avoid unpleasant side effects.

PREGNANCY

REPAGLINIDE is a pregnancy category C drug. As the data around the use of REPAGLINIDE in pregnant women is limited, the use of REPAGLINIDE in pregnancy is restricted.

DRIVING

Your driving may be affected if your blood sugar levels are too high or too low. Do not drive or operate machinery if you also experience blurred vision, dizziness, or drowsiness due to extremely low or high blood sugar.

LIVER

REPAGLINIDE to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor. However, REPAGLINIDE is not recommended for severe liver disease.

KIDNEY

REPAGLINIDE to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor. However, REPAGLINIDE is not recommended for severe kidney disease.