Can this medicine cause low blood sugar?

This is a possible side effect, but can be avoided if meals are taken regularly. Try to carry sugar or a sugary drink in case you experience lightheadedness, or any other symptoms of low blood sugar. Take extra precautions during times of stress, or dehydration (fever, diarrhea etc.)

What do I do if I miss a dose?

You can take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If you remember when it is almost time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose entirely. Do not double your dose to catch up for missed doses.

What will happen if I skip a meal?

If you are not regular with your meals, you may experience symptoms of low blood sugar: Such as palpitation, sweating, dizziness, light headedness etc. In this case, taking sugar can relieve your symptoms.

Will this medicine make me gain weight?

Weight gain is a possible side effect, kindly consult your physician if it occurs.

Should this medicine be used beyond the date of expiry?

Kindly avoid taking any medication beyond the mentioned date of expiry.

To which class of drugs does repaglinide belong?

It is an insulin secreting, non-sulfonylurea drug that comes under the meglitinide category.

What do I use repaglinide for?

If you are a Type 2 diabetic patient, your pancreas is not making enough insulin and repaglinide is going to help the pancreas make more insulin to remove the excess glucose levels from blood.

What is the safety of replaginide?

It is absolutely safe and side-effects caused are relatively mild when compared to sulfonylurea drugs. Any side-effect felt should be reported to doctor.

Can this medicine cause low blood sugar?

This is a possible side effect, but can be avoided if meals are taken regularly. Try to carry sugar or a sugary drink in case you experience lightheadedness, or any other symptoms of low blood sugar. Take extra precautions during times of stress, or dehydration (fever, diarrhea etc.)