Repage 0.5 Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Repaglinide (0.5mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Shilpex Pharmysis |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Repage 0.5 Tablet is used to lower blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Repage 0.5 Tablet is normally prescribed when diet and exercise alone or other medicines have not been enough to control your blood sugar level. It works best when taken before meals. The dose will depend on your condition and blood sugar levels, but you should take it as advised by your doctor. Take Repage 0.5 Tablet regularly at the same time each day to get the most benefit and you should not stop unless your doctor recommends it. It is controlling your blood sugar levels and helping to prevent serious complications in the future. It is important to stay on the diet and exercise program recommended by your doctor while taking this medicine. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes.
Repage 0.5 Tablet is an anti-diabetic medication. It increases the amount of insulin released by the pancreas which prevents blood glucose from rising very high after meals.
How long does Repage 0.5 Tablet take to start working?
Repage 0.5 Tablet starts showing effect within 30 minutes of consumption. After taking the medication, insulin levels increase, leading to a decrease in blood sugar levels. The effect typically lasts for 4 hours.
Can I take alcohol while I am taking Repage 0.5 Tablet?
No, you should avoid consuming alcohol while taking Repage 0.5 Tablet as it interferes with the medication's effectiveness. Mixing alcohol with Repage 0.5 Tablet may lead to symptoms of low blood sugar, including weakness, shakiness, cold sweat, cool pale skin, rapid heartbeat, tremors, extreme hunger, dizziness, headache, and anxiety.
Can Repage 0.5 Tablet be taken with other antidiabetic drugs?
Yes, Repage 0.5 Tablet can be combined with other antidiabetic medications as prescribed by your doctor. However, due to the similar effect on blood sugar levels, regular monitoring of blood sugar is recommended.
Can I continue to breastfeed while taking Repage 0.5 Tablet?
No, you should not breastfeed your baby if you are taking Repage 0.5 Tablet because the medication may be passed into breast milk, posing a risk of low blood sugar levels in the infant. Consult with your doctor for guidance.
Do I need to stop clopidogrel if I am taking Repage 0.5 Tablet?
Inform your doctor about any medications, including clopidogrel, that you are currently taking. If you cannot avoid using both medications together, follow your doctor's instructions regarding the dosage and frequency of each medication. Regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Repage 0.5 Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
- For best results take Repage 0.5 Tablet 15 to 30 minutes before a meal.
- You should continue to exercise regularly
- eat a healthy diet
- and take your other diabetes medicines along with Repage 0.5 Tablet
- It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Repage 0.5 Tablet affects you.
- It may 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 hypoglycemic symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, and anxiety.
- Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly while you are taking this medicine.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines
- alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal
- abdominal pain
- inflammation of sinus
- joint pain
- back pain
- nausea
- diarrhea
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Repage 0.5 Tablet.
Breastfeed
Repage 0.5 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy
Repage 0.5 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
