Repaglinide helps the body control the levels of sugar in the blood. For this reason, it is used to manage type 2 diabetes
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What is Repaglinide?
Repaglinide lowers the levels of glucose in the blood by stimulating the secretion of insulin from the pancreas.
How should Repaglinide be taken?
Repaglinide is administered orally in the form of tablets to be taken before meals (no more than 30 minutes before a meal).
Side effects associated with Repaglinide
Possible side effects of repaglinide include the following:
- Headache
- Nasal congestion
- Articular pains
- Backache
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
It may also cause hypoglycemia. Therefore, it is important to recognize the symptoms triggered by low blood sugar levels and learn to manage them following the instructions provided by your doctor.
It is important to contact a doctor immediately if the drug triggers:
- Constant thirst
- Frequent urination
- Extreme hunger
- Weakness
- Blurred vision
Finally, taking Repaglinide may also be associated with hyperglycemia, a situation not immediately dangerous but in the long term, it can seriously affect your health.
Contraindications and warnings associated with the use of Repaglinide
Before taking Repaglinide, it is important to inform your doctor:
- If you have any allergies to the active substance or any other drug
- If you are taking any medicinal products, herbal remedies or supplements. Mentioning in particular: acetophenazine, aspirin, blood pressure medications, carbamazepine, chloramphenicol, chlorpromazine, corticosteroids, diuretics, arthritis medication, erythromycin, troglitazone, estrogens, fluphenazine, isoniazid, ketoconazole, mesoridazine, oral contraceptives, perphenazine, phenelzine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, probenecid, prochlorperazine, promazine, promethazine, rifampin, thioridazine, tranylcypromine, trifluoperazine, triflupromazina, trimeprazina, vitamins and warfarin
- If you are suffering (or have suffered) from any kidney or liver diseases
- If you have never in your life received diabetes type diagnosis
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
It is important to inform surgeons and dentists about any ongoing treatment with Repaglinide.
