{"id":21955,"date":"2022-06-15T07:26:03","date_gmt":"2022-06-15T07:26:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=21955"},"modified":"2022-06-15T10:49:43","modified_gmt":"2022-06-15T10:49:43","slug":"repaglinide-sandoz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/repaglinide-sandoz\/","title":{"rendered":"Repaglinide Sandoz &#8211; Repaglinide uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>2 mg&nbsp;repaglinide&nbsp;tablets<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Repaglinide Sandoz is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Repaglinide Sandoz contains repaglinide and is an oral tablet for the treatment of\u00a0diabetes.\u00a0Repaglinide Sandoz helps your\u00a0pancreas\u00a0to produce more\u00a0insulin\u00a0and lower your blood sugar (\u00a0glucose\u00a0).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Type 2&nbsp;diabetes<\/strong>&nbsp;is a disease in which the pancreas does not produce enough&nbsp;insulin&nbsp;to control the level of sugar in your blood or where your body does not respond normally to the&nbsp;insulin&nbsp;it produces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Repaglinide Sandoz is used to controlling type 2\u00a0diabetes\u00a0in adults as a supplement to diet and exercise.\u00a0Treatment is usually started if diet, exercise, and weight loss alone are not enough to control (or lower) your blood sugar.\u00a0Repaglinide Sandoz can also be given with\u00a0metformin, another diabetes medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Repaglinide Sandoz lowers blood sugar, which helps prevent complications of your\u00a0diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Repaglinide contained in Repaglinide Sandoz may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before you take Repaglinide Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not take Repaglinide Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are&nbsp;<strong>allergic<\/strong>&nbsp;to repaglinide or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>if you have&nbsp;<strong>type 1&nbsp;diabetes<\/strong><\/li><li>if the acid level in the blood is elevated (&nbsp;<strong>diabetic ketoacidosis<\/strong>&nbsp;)<\/li><li>if you have&nbsp;<strong>severe liver disease<\/strong><\/li><li>if you are taking&nbsp;<strong>gemfibrozil<\/strong>&nbsp;(a medicine used to treat high blood fats).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor before taking Repaglinide Sandoz:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you have\u00a0<strong>liver problems<\/strong>.\u00a0Repaglinide Sandoz is not recommended for patients with moderate liver disease.\u00a0Repaglinide should not be taken if you have severe liver disease (see Do not take Repaglinide Sandoz).<\/li><li>if you have\u00a0kidney problems.\u00a0Repaglinide Sandoz should be used with caution.<\/li><li>if you are going to have\u00a0major surgery\u00a0or have recently had a\u00a0serious illness\u00a0or\u00a0infection.\u00a0In such cases, diabetes control may be insufficient.<\/li><li>if you are\u00a0<strong>under 18<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0<strong>over 75<\/strong>\u00a0years of age.\u00a0Repaglinide Sandoz is then not recommended as studies in these age groups are lacking.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Talk to your doctor<\/strong>&nbsp;if any of the above apply to you.&nbsp;Then you may not be treated with Repaglinide Sandoz, but your doctor will advise you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Children and young people<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take this medicine if you are under 18 years of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you get an insulin sensation (low blood sugar)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may experience insulin (hypoglycemia) if your blood sugar gets too low.\u00a0It could happen:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you take more Repaglinide Sandoz than you should<\/li><li>if you exercise more than usual<\/li><li>if you are taking other medicines or have kidney or liver problems (see the second section under 2. What you need to know before taking Repaglinide Sandoz).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The warning signs of low blood sugar<\/strong>&nbsp;can come on suddenly and manifest themselves as: cold sweat;&nbsp;cold and pale skin;&nbsp;headache;&nbsp;palpitation;&nbsp;nausea;&nbsp;strong hunger;&nbsp;temporary vision changes;&nbsp;drowsiness;&nbsp;unusual fatigue and weakness;&nbsp;nervousness or tremors;&nbsp;feelings of anxiety;&nbsp;confusion;&nbsp;concentration difficulties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If your blood sugar is low or you get an <\/strong>insulin sensation: eat glucose tablets or a snack or a drink that contains a lot of sugar and then rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When the symptoms of\u00a0hypoglycemia<\/strong>\u00a0have disappeared or your blood sugar level has stabilized, you can continue treatment with Repaglinide Sandoz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tell people around you that you have&nbsp;diabetes&nbsp;and that if you become unconscious<\/strong>&nbsp;due to an insulin sensation, they should put you on the sidelines and get medical attention immediately.&nbsp;They must not give you anything to eat or drink.&nbsp;Then there is a risk that you will suffocate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>If severe insulin sensitivity<\/strong>\u00a0is not treated, it can cause brain damage (temporary or permanent) and even death.<\/li><li><strong>If you get an insulin sensation<\/strong>\u00a0and lose consciousness, or if you get a lot of insulin sensations, talk to your doctor.\u00a0Dosage\u00a0of Repaglinide Sandoz, diet, or exercise may need to be adjusted.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If your blood sugar gets too high<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your blood sugar may become too high (this is called\u00a0hyperglycemia).\u00a0It could happen:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you take too little&nbsp;Repaglinide&nbsp;Sandoz<\/li><li>whether you have an&nbsp;infection&nbsp;or fever<\/li><li>if you have eaten more than usual<\/li><li>if you have exercised less than usual.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The warning signs of high blood sugar<\/strong>\u00a0gradually appear.\u00a0They manifest as: increased urine output;\u00a0thirst;\u00a0dry skin and\u00a0dry mouth.\u00a0Talk to your doctor.\u00a0Dosage\u00a0of Repaglinide Sandoz, diet, or exercise may need to be adjusted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Repaglinide Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tell your doctor<\/strong>\u00a0or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can take Repaglinide Sandoz together with\u00a0metformin, another diabetes medicine if your doctor tells you to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are taking gemfibrozil (for the treatment of high blood fats), do not take Repaglinide Sandoz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your body may react differently to Repaglinide Sandoz if you are taking other medicines, especially these:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Monoamine oxidase inhibitors\u00a0(\u00a0MAOIs\u00a0) (used to treat depression)<\/li><li>Beta-blockers\u00a0(used to treat high\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0or heart disease)<\/li><li>ACE inhibitors\u00a0(used to treat heart disease)<\/li><li>Salicylates (eg <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/tiplo-citrus\/\">acetylsalicylic acid<\/a>)<\/li><li>Octreotide (used to treat cancer)<\/li><li>Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (\u00a0NSAIDs\u00a0) (a kind of painkiller)<\/li><li>Steroids\u00a0(anabolic\u00a0steroids\u00a0and\u00a0corticosteroids\u00a0&#8211; used in\u00a0anemia\u00a0or treatment of\u00a0inflammation\u00a0)<\/li><li>Oral contraceptives (\u00a0birth control pills\u00a0)<\/li><li>Thiazides\u00a0(\u00a0diuretics\u00a0or diuretics)<\/li><li>Danazol (used to treat breast cysts and\u00a0endometriosis\u00a0)<\/li><li>Thyroid drugs (used to treat low levels of thyroid hormones)<\/li><li>Agents that affect the involuntary nervous system (\u00a0sympathomimetics, used to treat\u00a0asthma\u00a0)<\/li><li>Clarithromycin, trimethoprim, rifampicin (\u00a0antibiotics\u00a0)<\/li><li>Itraconazole,\u00a0ketoconazole\u00a0(medicine for fungal infections)<\/li><li>Gemfibrozil (used to treat high blood fats)<\/li><li>Ciclosporin (used to\u00a0inhibit\u00a0the immune system)<\/li><li>Deferasirox (used to remove a chronic excess of iron from the body)<\/li><li>Clopidogrel (prevents the formation of blood clots)<\/li><li>Phenytoin, carbamazepine, phenobarbital (used to treat\u00a0epilepsy\u00a0)<\/li><li>St. John&#8217;s wort\u00a0(herbal medicine).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Repaglinide Sandoz with alcohol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Alcohol may alter the ability of Repaglinide Sandoz to lower blood sugar.&nbsp;Pay attention to signs of insulin sensation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should not take Repaglinide Sandoz if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should not take Repaglinide Sandoz if you are breastfeeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your ability to drive or use machines may be affected if your blood sugar is too high or too low.&nbsp;Remember that you can&nbsp;put&nbsp;yourself and others at risk.&nbsp;Talk to your doctor if you can drive if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>often have insulin sensations<\/li><li>receive few or no warning signs of low blood sugar.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or\u00a0side effects.\u00a0Descriptions of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to take Repaglinide Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.&nbsp;Your doctor will determine your dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<strong>usual starting dose<\/strong>&nbsp;is 0.5 mg before each main meal.&nbsp;Swallow the tablets with a glass of water immediately before or up to 30 minutes before each main meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Your doctor may increase the&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to one up to 4 mg to be taken immediately before or up to 30 minutes before each main meal.&nbsp;The highest recommended daily&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is 16 mg.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take more Repaglinide Sandoz than your doctor has prescribed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you take more Repaglinide Sandoz than you should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.\u00a0If a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor or hospital for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you take too many tablets, your blood sugar may become too low and lead to insulin sensation.&nbsp;See&nbsp;<em>If you get an insulin sensation<\/em>&nbsp;for more information on what this is and how it is treated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to take Repaglinide Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take a double\u00a0dose\u00a0to make up for a forgotten\u00a0dose, take the next\u00a0dose\u00a0as usual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you stop taking Repaglinide Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that you will not get the desired effect if you stop taking Repaglinide Sandoz.&nbsp;Your&nbsp;diabetes&nbsp;may worsen.&nbsp;If your treatment needs to be changed, always consult your doctor first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common\u00a0side effect\u00a0is low blood sugar, which may affect up to 1 in 10 people (see\u00a0<em>If you get an insulin sensation<\/em>\u00a0in section 2).\u00a0Reactions to low blood sugar are generally mild\/moderate but may temporarily develop into hypoglycaemic unconsciousness or\u00a0coma.\u00a0If this happens, seek immediate medical attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Allergy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Allergies\u00a0are very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 patients).\u00a0Symptoms such as swelling, difficulty breathing, palpitations, dizziness, and sweating may be signs of\u00a0an anaphylactic reaction.\u00a0Contact a doctor immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;ar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10 people)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Abdominal pain<\/li><li>Diarrhea.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rare<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Acute&nbsp;coronary heart disease (does not need to be related to the drug).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very rare<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Vomiting<\/li><li>Constipation<\/li><li>Visual disturbances<\/li><li>Severe liver problems, and abnormal liver function such as an increase in liver enzymes in your blood.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>No known frequency<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Hypersensitivity (such as rash, itchy skin, redness of the skin, swelling of the skin)<\/li><li>Nausea.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Repaglinide Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No special storage instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For HDPE tablet can: Use no later than 6 months after opening the can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the label after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the pack and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The active substance is repaglinide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One tablet contains 2 mg repaglinide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other ingredients are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Repaglinide Sandoz 2 mg tablets<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Glycerol\u00a085%, meglumine, maize starch, anhydrous calcium hydrogen phosphate, hydroxypropylcellulose, poloxamer type 188,\u00a0colloidal\u00a0anhydrous silica, magnesium stearate, potassium polarizing USP \/ NF, microcrystalline cellulose, red iron oxide (E 172).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Repaglinide Sandoz 2 mg tablets<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Light red, slightly spotted, round tablet with a notch.&nbsp;The notch is not intended for splitting the tablet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Repaglinide Sandoz is available in pressure packs of 30, 60, 90, 120, or 270 tablets and tablet cans of 30, 60, 90, or 250 tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Marketing Authorisation Holder:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sandoz A \/ S, Edvard Thomsens Vej 14, DK-2300 Copenhagen S, Denmark<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Manufacturer:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Salutas Pharma GmbH, Otto-von-Guericke-Allee 1, 39179 Barleben, Germany<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>or<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LEK Pharmaceuticals dd, Verovskova 57, 1526 Ljubljana, Slovenia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>or<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LEK SA, Ul.&nbsp;Domaniewska 50 C, 02-672 Warsaw, Poland<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>or<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SC Sandoz SRL, 7A Livezeni Street, 540472, Targu Mures, Jud Mures, Romania<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Repaglinide Sandoz contains repaglinide and is an oral tablet for the treatment of diabetes . 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