Q Repa 0.5mg Tablet

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Reviewed By Dr. Shilpa Garcha, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:05 AM (IST)

Q Repa 0.5mg Tablet is used to lower blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is usually prescribed along with other diabetes medicines to achieve adequate blood sugar control. It also prevents serious complications of diabetes like kidney damage and blindness.

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Repaglinide (0.5mg)

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Product introduction

Q Repa 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 Q Repa 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 effects of 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, inflammation of sinus, joint pain, back pain, nausea, 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.

Uses of Q Repa Tablet

Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Side effects of Q Repa Tablet

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 Q Repa

Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
Abdominal pain
Nausea
Diarrhea
Back pain
Joint pain
Upper respiratory tract infection
Headache
Sinus inflammation

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

How Q Repa Tablet works

Q Repa 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.

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Quick tips

For best results, take Q Repa 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 Q Repa 0.5mg Tablet
It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Q Repa 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.
Q Repa 0.5mg Tablet results in fast and effective control of high blood sugar following meals.
For best results, take Q Repa 0.5mg Tablet 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 Q Repa 0.5mg Tablet
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.
It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Q Repa 0.5mg Tablet affects you.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Q Repa 0.5mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Q Repa 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.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Q Repa 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.

Driving

CAUTION

Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

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

Liver

CAUTION

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

Frequently asked questions

How long does Q Repa 0.5mg Tablet take to start working?

Q Repa 0.5mg Tablet starts working 30 minutes after it has been taken. After you take Q Repa 0.5mg Tablet, the insulin levels increase causing a decrease in the blood sugar levels. The effect usually lasts for 4 hours.

Can I take alcohol while I am taking Q Repa 0.5mg Tablet?

No, you should avoid alcohol while taking Q Repa 0.5mg Tablet since alcohol interferes with the working of Q Repa 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.

Can Q Repa 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.

Can I continue to breastfeed while taking Q Repa 0.5mg Tablet?

No, you should not breastfeed your baby because if Q Repa 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.

Do I need to stop clopidogrel if I am taking Q Repa 0.5mg Tablet?

You should inform your doctor and take his advice. If you cannot avoid using clopidogrel with Q Repa 0.5mg Tablet, take 0.5 mg Q Repa 0.5mg Tablet before each meal. The total daily dose should not be more than 4 mg. Monitor your blood sugar levels more frequently.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Meglitinide Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI DIABETIC

Action Class

Meglitinides (Insulin Secretagogues)

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Patient concerns

Diabetes mellitus type 2 ,thirst

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A person can control his or her sugar levels by doing regular exercise and walk or regular aerobic exercises at least 30 to 45 minutes per day.MEDICAL NUTRITIONAL THERAPY THAT IS TO MAINTAIN CALORIES INTAKE AS PER BMI .TAKE HELP OF DIABETIC EDUCATOR. VISIT YOUR DOCTOR AND FOLLOW ALL WHAT DOCTOR SUGGESTED.IN TIME ALL ROUTINE INVESTIGATIONS SHOULD BE DONE.you should not treat it as disease but a start of a healthy life.Uncontrolled sugar levels for long time leads to lower limb weakness which is neuropathy and which is followed by foot ulcers and other complications like kidney or heart problems .online prescription is not allowed without seeing pt.so contact doctor nearby for any change or dose adjustment or visit my clinic at gurgaon sector 52 RdCity snergy multi speciality clinic near SRS MARKET

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Q Repa 0.5mg Tablet

General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Q Repa Tablet

Side effects of Q Repa Tablet

How to use Q Repa Tablet

How Q Repa Tablet works

All substitutes for Q Repa 0.5mg Tablet

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Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

How long does Q Repa 0.5mg Tablet take to start working?

Can I take alcohol while I am taking Q Repa 0.5mg Tablet?

Can Q Repa 0.5mg Tablet be taken with other antidiabetic drugs?

Can I continue to breastfeed while taking Q Repa 0.5mg Tablet?

Do I need to stop clopidogrel if I am taking Q Repa 0.5mg Tablet?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Glucose - Fasting Blood

Glucose - Postprandial Blood

Glycosylated Hemoglobin

References

User feedback

Patients taking Q Repa 0.5mg Tablet

Patient concerns

Diabetes mellitus type 2 ,thirst

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