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About Repachem-0.5 Tablet
Repachem-0.5 Tablet belongs to the category of medicines called 'anti-diabetic primarily used for the management and treatment of type 2 diabetes, especially in persons whose sugar levels are too high and cannot be only controlled by dieting and exercising. Type 2 diabetes is a condition that occurs when there is either less insulin or available insulin is not properly utilized by our body cells for lowering raised blood glucose. It is the most common type of diabetes, accounting for around 90% of total diabetes cases found commonly in middle-aged people. So it is also called adult-onset diabetes or non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM).
Repachem-0.5 Tablet contains 'Repaglinide', a meglitinide that works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas. It starts acting so quickly on controlling blood sugar levels immediately after a meal. Repachem-0.5 Tablet may be advised with or without other medications along with diet and exercise to control blood sugar levels.
Your doctor will decide what dose should be taken for better advice, and it can change timely depending upon your condition. In some cases, you may experience headache, stomach pain, a sign of a common cold, diarrhoea, joint pain and back pain. Most of these side effects of Repachem-0.5 Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
You should not take Repachem-0.5 Tablet if you have type 1 diabetes mellitus, renal impairment, metabolic acidosis, diabetic ketoacidosis (excess acids in your blood), or severe kidney or liver disease. Please inform your doctor if you have any heart disease, are planning to get pregnant, or are breastfeeding. Repachem-0.5 Tablet should not be stopped even if you feel better, without consulting your doctor as your sugar level keeps changing. If you stop taking Repachem-0.5 Tablet abruptly, it may increase your sugar levels, which could further increase the risk of eyesight loss (retinopathy), kidney (nephropathy), and nerve damage (neuropathy).
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Repachem-0.5 Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called “anti-diabetic” indicated in the treatment of type 2 diabetes or non-insulin-dependent diabetes (NIDDM). This medicine is primarily prescribed to persons whose blood sugar levels are high and is even not controlled by diet and exercise alone. Repachem-0.5 Tablet consists of Repaglinide belongs to a class of meglitinide that works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas. It starts acting so quickly on controlling blood sugar levels immediately after a meal. Repachem-0.5 Tablet may be advised with or without other medications along with diet and exercise to control blood sugar levels.
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Drug Warnings
Repachem-0.5 Tablet should not be used in patients with type 1 diabetes or with diabetic ketoacidosis (in this condition, there is too much lactic acid accumulated in the blood). Inform your doctor if you take other antidiabetic drugs to adjust the dosage of Repachem-0.5 Tablet accordingly. Do not abruptly stop taking Repachem-0.5 Tablet midway if the doctor did not advise you. Repachem-0.5 Tablet may cause hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar), hence it is advised to make healthy food with enough calories and avoid heavy exercises. Repachem-0.5 Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Your doctor may advise alternate medications to control your diabetic condition in such cases. Repachem-0.5 Tablet is not recommended for people younger than 18 years or over 75 years of age. Before you start taking Repachem-0.5 Tablet , tell your doctor if you have serious heart disease or if you have had a stroke, low blood pressure (hypotension), and severe liver or kidney disease. Avoid alcohol intake while using Repachem-0.5 Tablet since it may increase the risk of lactic acidosis.
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Alcohol
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You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with Repachem-0.5 Tablet to avoid unpleasant side-effects.
Pregnancy
Caution
Repachem-0.5 Tablet is pregnancy category C drug. As the data around the use of Repachem-0.5 Tablet in pregnant women is limited, the use of Repachem-0.5 Tablet in pregnancy is restricted. It is highly recommended to consult your doctor before taking this drug in case you are pregnant.
Breast Feeding
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It is unknown whether Repachem-0.5 Tablet is excreted in human milk. Please consult a doctor before using Repachem-0.5 Tablet while breastfeeding.
Driving
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Your driving may be affected if your blood sugar levels are too high or too low. Do not drive or operate machinery if you also experience blurred vision, dizziness or drowsiness due to extremely low or high blood sugar.
Liver
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Repachem-0.5 Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor. However, Repachem-0.5 Tablet is not recommended for severe liver disease.
Kidney
Caution
Repachem-0.5 Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor. However, Repachem-0.5 Tablet is not recommended for severe kidney disease.
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The safety and efficacy of Repachem-0.5 Tablet in children have not been established. Repachem-0.5 Tablet is not recommended in children.
Repachem-0.5 Tablet is used for the management and treatment of type 2 diabetes, especially in persons whose sugar levels are too high and cannot be only controlled by dieting and exercising.
Repachem-0.5 Tablet contains Repaglinide that works by increases the amount of insulin released by the pancreas which prevents blood glucose from rising very high after meals.
Hypoglycemia refers to low blood sugar levels, and it is one of the side effects of Repachem-0.5 Tablet . Hypoglycemia can occur if you miss or delay your food, drink alcohol, over-exercise, or take other antidiabetic medicine along with this medicine. It is important to monitor blood sugar levels regularly.
Type-2 diabetes generally does not affect healthy children and teens, but it may affect children who are obese, which is also known as Childhood Obesity.
If a person is getting unusually thrust or passing urine frequently more than normal while taking Repachem-0.5 Tablet , they should tell it to their doctor as it may be a sign that there is too much sugar in their blood and treatment needs to be adjusted. It may also because of dehydration as Repachem-0.5 Tablet can lead to loss of fluids. Increase intake of fluids, if even then you feel thirsty, please consult your doctor.
Your doctor may suggest you go for a regular test for sugar (glucose) in your blood or urine to monitor if diabetes has controlled or not.
Diabetes is a chronic medical condition that means lifelong, so its treatment should also continue for the whole life, so keep taking Repachem-0.5 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to stop the medicine.
Repachem-0.5 Tablet should be used with caution in heart, kidney or liver diseases, breathing problems, blood disorders, dehydration, alcohol use, foot ulcers, nerve damage, low blood pressure and severe infections. Repachem-0.5 Tablet is contraindicated in patients with renal impairment and diabetic ketoacidosis.
If you feel that your blood sugar level is going down and you are feeling weak, immediately eat sugar candies or drink sugary beverages. It will help to balance the blood sugar level in your body. So, it is advisable to keep sugar candies with you.
Repachem-0.5 Tablet is pregnancy category C drug. As the data around the use of Repachem-0.5 Tablet in pregnant women is limited, the use of Repachem-0.5 Tablet in pregnancy is restricted. It is highly recommended to consult your doctor before taking this drug in case you are pregnant.
Repaglinide begins working 30 minutes after it is taken.
Repaglinide is rapidly absorbed and has a half-life of less than 60 minutes.
You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with the Repachem-0.5 Tablet to avoid unpleasant side effects. Also, alcohol may affect blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes.
Repachem-0.5 Tablet may be used as monotherapy (supplemental to exercise and diet control) or combined with other antihyperglycemic agents. However, it should only be taken if prescribed by the doctor.
No, you should not breastfeed while taking Repachem-0.5 Tablet without consulting your doctor. Although it is unlikely to pass into breast milk significantly, it can cause low blood sugar in breastfed infants.
Taking clopidogrel and Repachem-0.5 Tablet together may cause a drop in blood sugar levels, known as hypoglycemia. If you are taking clopidogrel and need to take Repachem-0.5 Tablet , let your doctor know; your healthcare provider may guide an alternative approach.
Repachem-0.5 Tablet should be taken before or up to 30 minutes before each main meal.
Do not use this medicine if you are under 18 years of age.
No, it is a prescription medication and should be taken only if prescribed by the doctor.
Common side effects of Repachem-0.5 Tablet may include headache, stomach pain, a sign of a common cold, diarrhoea, joint pain, and back pain. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, contact your doctor.
Do not take other medicines when you take Repachem-0.5 Tablet unless they have been discussed with your doctor. Limit or avoid the consumption of alcohol. You may want to limit your consumption of grapefruit and grapefruit juice during treatment with repaglinide.
Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. Keep Repachem-0.5 Tablet out of sight and reach of children.
Repachem-0.5 Tablet contains Repachem-0.5 Tablet , an antidiabetic drug in the class of medications known as meglitinides.
No, it is not recommended to treat type 1 diabetes mellitus.
Repachem-0.5 Tablet should be continued even if you feel better, without consulting your doctor as your sugar level keeps changing. If you stop taking Repachem-0.5 Tablet abruptly, it may increase your sugar levels, which could further increase the risk of eyesight loss (retinopathy), kidney (nephropathy), and nerve damage (neuropathy).
Diabetes mellitus 2, also known as adult-onset diabetes, is a metabolic disease that causes high blood sugar levels.
Your driving ability may be affected if your blood sugar levels are too high or too low. Do not drive or operate machinery if you also experience blurred vision, dizziness or drowsiness due to extremely low or high blood sugar.
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