Repaglinide + Metformin

INFORMATION ABOUT REPAGLINIDE + METFORMIN

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

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common

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

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20 Sep 2024 | 08:33 PM (UTC)

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Medicine brands for Repaglinide + Metformin

Eurepa MF

₹238 to ₹328

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

2 variant(s)

Renide M

₹131 to ₹182

Serwina Pharmaceuticals Private Limited

Elsker lifescience Pvt. Ltd.

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Repadac M

₹126 to ₹182

Innovative Pharmaceuticals

Ikon Remedies Pvt Ltd

2 variant(s)

Reepag MF

₹118 to ₹158

Johnlee Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

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.