Repaglinide Oral - Repaglinide - Oral Generic Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Repaglinide Oral
• Prandin
• reh-PAGG-lin-ide

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• Since this drug is generally given only before meals, consult your doctor or pharmacist regarding advice on a missed dose.

Medicinal Applications

• Repaglinide is used to treat Type 2 (non-insulin dependent) diabetes, either alone or in combination with other anti-diabetes medications, along with a diet and exercise program.
• Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent heart disease, strokes, kidney disease, circulation problems, and blindness.

Possible Side Effects

• Diarrhea or constipation, nausea and joint pains may occur.
• If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor.
• Unlikely but report promptly any chest pain.
• This medication can cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
• The symptoms include.

Read Before Using Repaglinide Oral (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, including.

Repaglinide Oral Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.
• It is recommended you attend a diabetes education program to understand diabetes and all important aspects of its treatment including meals/diet, exercise, personal hygiene, medication and getting regular eye, foot and medical exams.
• Consult your doctor or pharmacist.
• Keep all medical appointments.
• Laboratory and/or medical tests (for example, liver and kidney function tests, fasting blood glucose, hemoglobin A1c, complete blood counts) will be performed to monitor for side effects and response to therapy.
• Regularly check your blood or urine for sugar, as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.

Drug Interactions

• Repaglinide should not be used with the following medication because very serious effects (very low blood sugar) may occur.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include dizziness, fatigue, shakiness, fast heartbeat, nausea, vision changes, confusion, personality changes, seizure, and loss of consciousness.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Repaglinide Oral Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature below 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.

Usage Instructions

• This drug is taken by mouth, generally about 15 minutes before each meal.
• Follow all instructions exactly and consult your doctor or pharmacist regarding dosage and meal pattern advice, especially if your eating habits vary.
• Over time, this drug may not work as well as it did at the beginning of use.
• Consult your doctor or pharmacist.