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Repa 1mg Tablet Substitute
Verified Ingredients and Effects
Composition:
REPAGLINIDE-1MG
Uses:
<p>Repa 1mg Tablet is used in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. The detailed use of Repa 1mg Tablet is as follows:</p><ul><li><strong>Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM):</strong> Repa 1mg Tablet is used to help control blood sugar levels in adults with T2DM. It’s especially useful for managing post-meal (postprandial) glucose spikes.</li></ul>
Medicinal Benefits:
- Repa 1mg 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 for individuals whose blood sugar levels are high and cannot be controlled by diet and exercise alone.
- Repa 1mg Tablet consists of Repaglinide, which belongs to a class of meglitinide that works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas.
- Repa 1mg Tablet starts acting quickly to control blood sugar levels immediately after a meal.
- Repa 1mg Tablet may be advised with or without other medications, along with diet and exercise to control blood sugar levels.
FAQs
Repa 1mg Tablet is used for the management and treatment of type 2 diabetes, especially in persons whose sugar levels are too high and cannot be controlled only by dieting and exercising.
Repa 1mg Tablet contains Repaglinide that works by increasing 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 Repa 1mg 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 more frequently than normal while taking Repa 1mg Tablet, they should tell 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 be because of dehydration, as Repa 1mg 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 Repa 1mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to stop the medicine.
Repa 1mg 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. Repa 1mg 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.
Repa 1mg Tablet is pregnancy category C drug. As the data around the use of Repa 1mg Tablet in pregnant women is limited, the use of Repa 1mg Tablet in pregnancy is restricted. It is highly recommended to consult your doctor before taking this drug in case you are pregnant.
Repa 1mg Tablet begins working 30 minutes after it is taken.
Repa 1mg Tablet is rapidly absorbed and has a half-life of less than 60 minutes.
You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with the Repa 1mg Tablet to avoid unpleasant side effects. Also, alcohol may affect blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes.
Repa 1mg 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 Repa 1mg 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 Repa 1mg Tablet together may cause a drop in blood sugar levels, known as hypoglycemia. If you are taking clopidogrel and need to take Repa 1mg Tablet, let your doctor know; your healthcare provider may guide an alternative approach.
Repa 1mg 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 Repa 1mg 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 Repa 1mg 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 Repa 1mg Tablet out of sight and reach of children.
Repa 1mg Tablet contains Repa 1mg Tablet, an antidiabetic drug in the class of medications known as meglitinides.
No, it is not recommended to treat type 1 diabetes mellitus.
Repa 1mg Tablet should be continued even if you feel better, without consulting your doctor as your sugar level keeps changing. If you stop taking Repa 1mg 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.
