Medicine Description Repandin 1 mg
Repandin tablets are a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. These tablets contain the active ingredient repaglinide, which is available in 1 mg and 2 mg strengths. Repaglinide belongs to a class of medications called short-acting insulin secretagogues. It works by stimulating the beta cells in the pancreas to secrete insulin in response to elevated blood sugar levels, particularly after meals. This rapid and short-acting effect makes it particularly effective in controlling postprandial blood sugar spikes, helping to reduce overall blood sugar levels and improve diabetes control.
What are the ingredients in Repandin tablets?
Repandin tablets contain the following active ingredient:
Repaglinide: 1 mg and 2 mg strengths.
In addition to this active ingredient, the tablets contain inactive ingredients.
Indications for Use of Repandin
Repandin tablets are used to treat:
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: As a single treatment when blood sugar cannot be controlled with diet and exercise, or in combination with other blood sugar-lowering medications such as metformin.
The goal of treatment is to lower blood sugar levels, particularly after meals, to help control diabetes and reduce the risk of complications associated with high blood sugar.
What is the dosage of Repandin?
Repandin tablets should be taken as directed by a physician. The dosage and method of use depend largely on the patient's blood sugar response and diet.
Usual adult dosage: The usual starting dose is 0.5 mg before each main meal (usually 3 times daily).
The dosage may be gradually adjusted by your doctor to 1 mg or 2 mg before each meal, up to a maximum of 4 mg per meal or 16 mg daily.
The tablet should be taken immediately before meals (15-30 minutes before starting to eat) to ensure its effective effect on post-meal blood sugar.
If a meal is missed, the associated dose should be skipped. If a meal is missed, an additional dose should be taken before it.
Strict adherence to the prescribed doses and timing is essential.
What are the side effects of Repandin?
Repandin tablets may cause some side effects, most of which are mild, but some can be serious, especially hypoglycemia:
Common side effects:
Hypoglycemia: This is the most common side effect and occurs especially if the patient misses a meal after taking the medication, engages in excessive physical exertion, or takes an overdose. Symptoms include sweating, tremors, dizziness, hunger, confusion, and headache.
Abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, or constipation.
Headache.