Manufacturer: Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Repaglinide(0.5mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
(Inclusive of all taxes)
Page 0.5mg 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 Page 0.5mg 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.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have ever had kidney disease, heart or pancreas problems, or if you drink a lot of alcohol. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Some other medicines you are taking may interfere with it so make sure your doctor knows about all the other medicines you are taking. Limit your alcohol intake while taking this medicine because it can increase your risk of developing low blood sugar levels. You may need regular tests such as kidney function and blood glucose levels to check that the medicine is working properly.
Repaglinide is an insulin secretagogue, meaning it binds to receptors on pancreatic beta cells and stimulates insulin release. Repaglinide binds to an ATP-dependent potassium channel on beta cells, known as SUR1, bringing about its closure.
The mechanism of action of repaglinide is to lower blood glucose levels by blocking ATP-dependent potassium channels in pancreatic beta cells, which in turn, stimulates insulin secretion. Repaglinide acts in a dose-dependent manner, and is characterized by a fast onset, yet short duration of action.
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 Page
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.
Page 0.5mg 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 Page 0.5mg Tablet.
Page 0.5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Repaglinide is used to treat type 2 diabetes (condition in which the body does not use insulin normally and, therefore, cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood). Repaglinide helps your body regulate the amount of glucose (sugar) in your blood.
Other medications can affect the removal of repaglinide from your body, which may affect how repaglinide works. Examples include clopidogrel, gemfibrozil, trimethoprim, azole antifungals (such as itraconazole), macrolide antibiotics (such as erythromycin), rifamycins (such as rifabutin), St. John's wort, among others.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Page 0.5mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Page 0.5mg 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 Page 0.5mg 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 Page 0.5mg Tablet
It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Page 0.5mg 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. Page 0.5mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Q. How long does Page 0.5mg Tablet take to start working?
Page 0.5mg Tablet starts working 30 minutes after it has been taken. After you take Page 0.5mg 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 Page 0.5mg Tablet?
No, you should avoid alcohol while taking Page 0.5mg Tablet since alcohol interferes with the working of Page 0.5mg 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 Page 0.5mg 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 Page 0.5mg Tablet?
No, you should not breastfeed your baby because if Page 0.5mg Tablet passes in breast milk, your baby may experience low blood sugar levels which is harmful to your baby. Ask your doctor for advice.