Repaglinide + Metformin

Written By Dr. Anuj Saini

Reviewed By Dr. Ashish Ranjan

Last updated 20 Sep 2024 | 08:33 PM (UTC)

Repaglinide + Metformin Uses

Repaglinide+Metformin is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.

How Repaglinide + Metformin works

Repaglinide and metformin. Repaglinide is a meglitinide analogue which increases the amount of insulin released by the pancreas. This prevents blood glucose from rising very high after meals. Metformin is a biguanide which decreases the production and absorption of sugar in your body and allows better use of existing insulin. Together, they provide better control of blood sugar.

Common side effects of Repaglinide + Metformin

Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level), Upper respiratory tract infection, Abdominal pain, Flatulence

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Medicine brands for Repaglinide + Metformin

Eurepa MF

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹231 to ₹318

2 variant(s)

Premeal MF

Elsker lifescience Pvt. Ltd.

₹157 to ₹191

2 variant(s)

Renide M

Serwina Pharmaceuticals Private Limited

Johnlee Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

₹125 to ₹168

2 variant(s)

Repanide M

Atlantis Formulations Pvt Ltd

₹140 to ₹140

1 variant(s)

Repamet

AAR ESS Remedies Pvt Ltd

Expert advice for Repaglinide + Metformin

It is fast-acting and reaches full effect within an hour.
You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines (if prescribed) along with Repaglinide + Metformin.
It can 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 hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, and anxious feeling.
Monitor your blood sugar regularly while taking this medicine.