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Indications & Uses
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Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
For patients who have not been treated before, or whose HbA1c is below 8%, the starting dose should be 0.5 mg before each meal. For patients previously treated with blood glucose-lowering drugs and whose HbA1c is above 8%, the initial dose is 1 or 2 mg before each meal. Repaglinide should be taken immediately before each meal, or up to 30 minutes beforehand. The dose should be adjusted according to response at intervals of 1 to 2 weeks. Up to 4 mg may be given as a single dose, with a maximum of 16 mg daily.
Side Effects
The most common side effects of Repanid are hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) and its related symptoms. Other side effects include upper respiratory tract infections, diarrhoea, constipation, nausea and vomiting. Hypersensitivity (allergic) reactions may occur, including rashes and urticaria (hives).
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Insulin should be used in place of repaglinide during intercurrent illness (such as myocardial infarction, coma, infection or trauma) and around the time of surgery. All oral glucose-lowering medicines can cause hypoglycaemia. To reduce this risk, repaglinide should be taken with meals.
Contraindications
Repaglinide should not be used in patients with diabetic ketoacidosis, with or without coma, in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus, or in anyone with a known hypersensitivity to the drug or its inactive ingredients.