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NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol

USED FOR:
Type 2 diabetes

COMPOSITION:
Repaglinide (0.5mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
anti diabetic

Related Warnings
CAUTION
Alcohol
CAUTION

Taking repaglinide with alcohol may affect blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Rapilin 0.5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

Rapilin 0.5mg Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.Monitor the breastfed baby’s blood sugar during treatment with Rapilin 0.5mg Tablet

Driving

Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is low or high. If this happens, do not drive.

Kidney

Rapilin 0.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Rapilin 0.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Rapilin 0.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Rapilin 0.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Rapilin 0.5mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Repaglinide   0.5mg

Uses of Rapilin Tablet
Rapilin 0.5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.

How to use Rapilin Tablet
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. Rapilin 0.5mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How Rapilin Tablet works
Rapilin 0.5mg 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.

Side Effects:

Common Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level), Abdominal pain, Diarrhoea.

Expert advice for Rapilin Tablet
Rapilin results in fast and effective control of high blood sugar following meals. For best results, take Rapilin 15 to 30 minutes before a meal. If you miss a meal, skip your dose to avoid hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level). You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with Rapilin Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) is a common side-effect; learn how to identify and manage its symptoms (sweating, rapid heartbeat, weakness, blurry vision, headache) and teach your family as well.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is repaglinide a sulfonylurea drug?
Repaglinide belongs to a category of drugs called as meglinitinides. It is not a sulfonyl urea drug

Q. What is Rapilin used for?
Rapilin is used for the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults

Q. Is Rapilin safe?
Yes. Rapilin is relatively safe if used as recommended. In case of any side-effects, consult your doctor

Q. Does Rapilin cause weight gain?
Rapilin may cause weight gain. If you experience any such symptoms, please consult your doctor.