Repaglinide + Metformin

Written By Dr. Anuj Saini

Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma

Last updated 25 Nov 2025 | 09:37 AM (UTC)

Repaglinide + Metformin Uses

Repaglinide+Metformin is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.

How Repaglinide + Metformin works

Repaglinide and metformin. Repaglinide is a meglitinide analogue which increases the amount of insulin released by the pancreas. This prevents blood glucose from rising very high after meals. Metformin is a biguanide which decreases the production and absorption of sugar in your body and allows better use of existing insulin. Together, they provide better control of blood sugar.

Common side effects of Repaglinide + Metformin

Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level), Upper respiratory tract infection, Abdominal pain, Flatulence

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Medicine brands for Repaglinide + Metformin

Eurepa MF

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Johnlee Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

₹118 to ₹158

2 variant(s)

Repadac M

Innovative Pharmaceuticals

₹126 to ₹182

2 variant(s)

Repatag M

Ikon Remedies Pvt Ltd

₹126 to ₹196

2 variant(s)

Renide M

Serwina Pharmaceuticals Private Limited

Elsker lifescience Pvt. Ltd.

₹147 to ₹179

2 variant(s)

Expert advice for Repaglinide + Metformin

It is fast-acting and reaches full effect within an hour.
You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines (if prescribed) along with Repaglinide + Metformin.
It can 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 hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, and anxious feeling.
Monitor your blood sugar regularly while taking this medicine.