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Composition:

REPAGLINIDE-0.5MG

Uses:

Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

Medicinal Benefits:

Shortepa 0.5 mg Tablet 15's 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. Shortepa 0.5 mg Tablet 15's 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. Shortepa 0.5 mg Tablet 15's may be advised with or without other medications along with diet and exercise to control blood sugar levels. 

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Shortepa 0.5 mg Tablet 15's 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.

Shortepa 0.5 mg Tablet 15's 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 Shortepa 0.5 mg Tablet 15's. 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 Shortepa 0.5 mg Tablet 15's, 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 Shortepa 0.5 mg Tablet 15's 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 Shortepa 0.5 mg Tablet 15's unless your doctor advises you to stop the medicine.

Shortepa 0.5 mg Tablet 15's 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. Shortepa 0.5 mg Tablet 15's 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.

Shortepa 0.5 mg Tablet 15's is pregnancy category C drug. As the data around the use of Shortepa 0.5 mg Tablet 15's in pregnant women is limited, the use of Shortepa 0.5 mg Tablet 15's 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 Shortepa 0.5 mg Tablet 15's to avoid unpleasant side effects. Also, alcohol may affect blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes.

Shortepa 0.5 mg Tablet 15's 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 Shortepa 0.5 mg Tablet 15's 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 Shortepa 0.5 mg Tablet 15's together may cause a drop in blood sugar levels, known as hypoglycemia. If you are taking clopidogrel and need to take Shortepa 0.5 mg Tablet 15's, let your doctor know; your healthcare provider may guide an alternative approach.

Shortepa 0.5 mg Tablet 15's 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 Shortepa 0.5 mg Tablet 15's 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 Shortepa 0.5 mg Tablet 15's 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 Shortepa 0.5 mg Tablet 15's out of sight and reach of children.

Shortepa 0.5 mg Tablet 15's contains Shortepa 0.5 mg Tablet 15's, an antidiabetic drug in the class of medications known as meglitinides.

No, it is not recommended to treat type 1 diabetes mellitus.

Shortepa 0.5 mg Tablet 15's should be continued even if you feel better, without consulting your doctor as your sugar level keeps changing. If you stop taking Shortepa 0.5 mg Tablet 15's 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.