Repaglinide Benefits & Uses

Repaglinide is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Diabetes Type 2

Repaglinide Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Repaglinide Related Warnings

Is the use of Repaglinide safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Repaglinide. If you are pregnant, do not take Repaglinide without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Repaglinide safe during breastfeeding?

Repaglinide should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Repaglinide on the Kidneys?

There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Repaglinide. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Repaglinide on the Liver?

Repaglinide may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Repaglinide on the Heart?

Side effects of Repaglinide rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Repaglinide with Other Drugs

Repaglinide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Gemfibrozil

Gatifloxacin

Moderate

Propranolol

Captopril

Enalapril

Fluconazole

Mild

Cimetidine

Repaglinide Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Repaglinide unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Allergy
Diabetes Type 1
Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)
Heart Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Repaglinide

Is this Repaglinide habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Repaglinide is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Repaglinide does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Repaglinide only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Repaglinide cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Repaglinide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Repaglinide

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Repaglinide with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Repaglinide

Taking Repaglinide with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe