Manufacturer: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Repaglinide(1mg)
Eurepa 1 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 Eurepa 1 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.
The most common side effect of taking this medicine is hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels). You can carry sugar or glucose candy to control low blood sugar levels. Other common side effects that may be seen while taking this medicine include abdominal pain and diarrhea. Contact your doctor if the side effects worry you or if they do not go away.
Eurepa 1 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.
Repaglinide is absorbed rapidly and has a fast onset of dose-dependent blood-glucose lowering effect. The drug is eliminated rapidly via the biliary route, without accumulation in the plasma after multiple doses.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Eurepa
Upper respiratory tract infection
Headache
Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
Hypersensitivity to any of the components of the oral preparation.
Diabetes mellitus type 1 and diabetic ketoacidosis.
Severe liver dysfunction.
Concomitant use of gemfibrozil or clopidogrel.
Concomitant use of NPH insulin.
Eurepa 1 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.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Eurepa 1 Tablet.
Eurepa 1 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
Repaglinide is a medication used in the management and treatment of diabetes mellitus Type 2. It is in the antihyperglycemic class of drugs. This activity outlines the indications, mechanism of action, and contraindications for repaglinide as a valuable agent in the management of diabetes mellitus type 2.
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Do not chew, crush or break it. Eurepa 1 Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Eurepa 1 Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
For best results, take Eurepa 1 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 Eurepa 1 Tablet
It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Eurepa 1 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.
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. Eurepa 1 Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Q. How long does Eurepa 1 Tablet take to start working?
Eurepa 1 Tablet starts working 30 minutes after it has been taken. After you take Eurepa 1 Tablet, the insulin levels increase causing a decrease in the blood sugar levels. The effect usually lasts for 4 hours.
Q. Can I take alcohol while I am taking Eurepa 1 Tablet?
No, you should avoid alcohol while taking Eurepa 1 Tablet since alcohol interferes with the working of Eurepa 1 Tablet. You may experience signs and symptoms of low blood sugar levels which include weakness, shakiness, cold sweat, cool pale skin, rapid heartbeat, tremors, extreme hunger, dizziness, headache, and anxiety.
Q. Can Eurepa 1 Tablet be taken with other antidiabetic drugs?
Yes, it can be taken with other antidiabetic drugs but according to your doctor’s advice. But since all these drugs lower blood sugar levels, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended.
Q. Can I continue to breastfeed while taking Eurepa 1 Tablet?
No, you should not breastfeed your baby because if Eurepa 1 Tablet passes in breast milk, your baby may experience low blood sugar levels which is harmful to your baby. Ask your doctor for advice.
Q. Do I need to stop clopidogrel if I am taking Eurepa 1 Tablet?
You should inform your doctor and take his advice. If you cannot avoid using clopidogrel with Eurepa 1 Tablet, take 0.5 mg Eurepa 1 Tablet before each meal. The total daily dose should not be more than 4 mg. Monitor your blood sugar levels more frequently.
