Expert Advice :
For best results, take Repaglinide 15 to 30 minutes before a meal. You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with Repaglinide It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Repaglinide affects you. It may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal. Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemic symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, and anxiety. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly while you are taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Side Effects :
Upper respiratory tract infection, Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level), Headache
How it works :
Repaglinide 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.
Uses / Indications :
Repaglinide is used for the management of Type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults, as an adjunct to diet and exercise and sometimes with other drugs for diabetes like metformin.
