About repaglinid e
Meglitinide blood-glucose-lowering medicine
Used for
- Type 2 diabetes, alongside diet and exercise.
Usual adult dose
Usually 0.5 mg before each main meal if not previously treated; doses are adjusted to blood glucose, up to 4 mg per meal and 16 mg daily.
Common side effects
- Low blood sugar
- Weight gain
- Stomach upset
- Headache
Important warnings
- Skip the dose if skipping a meal.
- Low blood sugar risk increases with missed meals, exercise, or other diabetes medicines.
- Not for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.
- Use cautiously with liver problems.
Pregnancy
Generally avoided; insulin is usually preferred during pregnancy.
Breastfeeding
Safety is uncertain; discuss treatment with a healthcare professional.
Interactions
- Gemfibrozil can greatly increase repaglinide levels; combination is contraindicated.
- Clopidogrel can increase repaglinide levels and low blood sugar risk.
- Rifampicin and other enzyme-inducing medicines may reduce its effect.
- Other diabetes medicines may increase low blood sugar risk.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.