Repaglinide is a prescription drug that is licensed to lower blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV Web page explains how the drug works to increase insulin production, lists potential side effects, and offers tips on taking it.
This portion of the eMedTV library explains that there are potential side effects of repaglinide to be aware of, including headaches, sinus infection, and low blood sugar. This article also highlights some of the serious side effects of the drug.
What is repaglinide used for? The medication treats type 2 diabetes by lowering blood sugar levels. This eMedTV article describes how the drug increases insulin production in the pancreas and also explains why the medicine is not used in children.
As this eMedTV page explains, the recommended starting repaglinide dose is generally 0.5 mg, taken before each meal. However, the repaglinide dosing amount may be higher based on certain blood tests. This page also offers tips on taking the medicine.
As this eMedTV Web page explains, there are drug interactions with repaglinide and other medicines to be aware of, such as certain antibiotics, protease inhibitors, and MAOIs. This page also explains the problems these interactions can cause.
This eMedTV segment describes several precautions and warnings with repaglinide, such as the potential for allergic reactions, possible side effects, and the danger of taking the drug when pregnant. This page also lists those who should not take it.
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