{"id":21957,"date":"2022-06-15T07:28:16","date_gmt":"2022-06-15T07:28:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=21957"},"modified":"2022-06-15T10:49:38","modified_gmt":"2022-06-15T10:49:38","slug":"repaglinid-stada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/repaglinid-stada\/","title":{"rendered":"Repaglinid Stada &#8211; Repaglinide uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>0.5 mg, 1 mg and 2 mg&nbsp;tablets<br>Repaglinide<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Repaglinide Stada is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Repaglinide Stada contains repaglinide and is an oral tablet for the treatment of\u00a0diabetes.\u00a0Repaglinide Stada 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&nbsp;<\/strong>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 normally respond to the&nbsp;insulin&nbsp;it produces (formerly called non-insulin-dependent&nbsp;diabetes&nbsp;or age-related diabetes).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Repaglinide Stada is used to control type 2\u00a0diabetes\u00a0as 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 Stada can also be given with\u00a0metformin, another diabetes medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before you use Repaglinide Stada<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Repaglinide Stada<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic 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>&nbsp;(insulin-dependent&nbsp;diabetes mellitus&nbsp;)<\/li><li>if the acid level in the body 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;(for the treatment of high blood fats).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If any of the above apply to you,&nbsp;<strong>tell your doctor<\/strong>&nbsp;and do not take Repaglinide Stada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Repaglinide Stada.&nbsp;Special if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>you have\u00a0<strong>liver problems<\/strong>.\u00a0Repaglinide Stada is not recommended for patients with moderate liver disease.\u00a0Repaglinide Stada should not be taken if you have severe liver disease (see\u00a0Do not take Repaglinide Stada\u00a0)<\/li><li>you have\u00a0kidney problems.\u00a0Repaglinide Stada should then be used with caution<\/li><li>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\u00a0under 18\u00a0or\u00a0over 75 years of age.\u00a0Repaglinide Stada can then not be recommended, as studies in these age groups are lacking.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you get an insulin sensation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You get insulin sensation (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 Stada 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&nbsp;<em>2. What you need to know before taking Repaglinide Stada<\/em>&nbsp;).<\/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 Stada.<\/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 low blood sugar, they should put you on your side 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 Stada, 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 can have the following causes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You have taken too little&nbsp;dose&nbsp;of Repaglinide Stada<\/li><li>You have an&nbsp;infection&nbsp;or fever<\/li><li>You have eaten more than usual<\/li><li>You have exercised less than usual.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The warning<\/strong>\u00a0signals appear gradually.\u00a0They manifest as: increased urine output;\u00a0thirst;\u00a0dry skin and\u00a0dry mouth.\u00a0Talk to your doctor.\u00a0Dosage\u00a0of Repaglinide Stada, diet, or exercise may need to be adjusted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Repaglinide Stada<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can take Repaglinide Stada with\u00a0metformin, another diabetes medicine if your doctor tells you to.\u00a0If you are taking gemfibrozil (for the treatment of high blood fats), you should not take Repaglinide Stada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your body may react differently to Repaglinide Stada if you are taking other medicines, especially these:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>MAO inhibitors\u00a0(used to treat depression)<\/li><li>Beta-receptor blockers (used to treat high\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0or heart disease)<\/li><li>ACE inhibitors\u00a0(used to treat heart disease)<\/li><li>Salicylates (included with some painkillers)<\/li><li>Octreotide (used to treat cancer)<\/li><li>Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (\u00a0NSAIDs\u00a0) (painkillers)<\/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 endometrial tissue outside the uterus, called\u00a0endometriosis\u00a0)<\/li><li>Thyroid drugs (used to treat low levels of thyroid hormones)<\/li><li>Adrenergic agents (used to treat\u00a0asthma\u00a0)<\/li><li>Clarithromycin, trimethoprim, rifampicin (\u00a0antibiotics\u00a0)<\/li><li>Itraconazole,\u00a0ketoconazole\u00a0(antifungal)<\/li><li>Gemfibrozil (used to treat high blood fats)<\/li><li>Ciclosporin (used to\u00a0inhibit\u00a0the immune system)<\/li><li>Deferasirox (used to remove excess 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 Stada with food, drink, and alcohol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Take Repaglinide Stada before main meals.&nbsp;Alcohol may alter the ability of Repaglinide Stada to lower blood sugar.&nbsp;Pay attention to signs of insulin sensation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility<\/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 Stada if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.&nbsp;You should contact your doctor as soon as possible if you become pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should not take Repaglinide Stada 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\">Repaglinide Stada contains sodium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains less than 1 mmol&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;(23 mg) per tablet, ie essentially &#8216;sodium-free&#8217;.&nbsp;next to &#8220;sodium-free&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Repaglinide Stada<\/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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor will decide on your\u00a0dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The recommended starting dose 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.<\/li><li>Your doctor may increase the&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to one up to 4 mg immediately before or up to 30 minutes before each main meal.&nbsp;The maximum recommended daily&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is 16 mg.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take more Repaglinide Stada than your doctor has prescribed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you use more Repaglinid Stada than you should&nbsp;<\/h2>\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<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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to use Repaglinide Stada<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you miss a\u00a0dose, take the next\u00a0dose\u00a0as usual.\u00a0Do not take a double\u00a0dose\u00a0to make up for a forgotten\u00a0dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you stop using Repaglinide Stada<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that you will not get the desired effect if you stop taking Repaglinide Stada.&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>Common<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10 people)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>hypoglycemia\u00a0(see\u00a0If you get an insulin sensation section 2\u00a0).\u00a0The risk of getting\u00a0hypoglycemia\u00a0may increase if you take other medicines<\/li><li>abdominal pain<\/li><li>or 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 (need not be associated with 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>allergies\u00a0(such as swelling, difficulty breathing, palpitations, dizziness, and sweating, which may be signs of\u00a0anaphylactic reaction\u00a0).\u00a0Contact a doctor immediately<\/li><li>after vomiting<\/li><li>constipation<\/li><li>visual disturbances<\/li><li>severe liver problems, abnormal liver function, and an increase in liver enzymes in your blood.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>No known frequency<\/strong>\u00a0(occurs in an unknown number of users)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Hypoglycaemic&nbsp;coma&nbsp;or unconsciousness (very severe hypoglycaemic events &#8211; see&nbsp;<em>If you experience insulin<\/em>&nbsp;).&nbsp;Contact a doctor immediately<\/li><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 Stada<\/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>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and blister 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>1 tablet contains 0.5 mg, 1 mg or 2 mg repaglinide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other ingredients are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Microcrystalline cellulose, poloxamer 188, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate.<\/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><em>Repaglinide Stada 0.5 mg<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>White, round, 3.4 mm thick, and biconvex tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Repaglinide Stada 1 mg<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>White, round, 3.4 mm thick, and biconvex tablets marked \u201c1\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Repaglinide Stada 2 mg<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>White, round, 4.2 mm thick, and biconvex tablets marked \u201c2\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tablets are available in the following pack sizes containing 15, 30, 90, 120, 180, or 270 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>STADA Arzneimittel AG<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stadastrasse 2-18<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>61118 Bad Vilbel<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Germany<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other manufacturers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stada Arzneimittel GmbH, Muthgasse 36, 1190 Vienna, Austria<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Centrafarm Services BV, Nieuwe Donk 9, 4879 AC Etten Leur, The Netherlands<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eurogenerics NV, Heizel Esplanade B22, B-1020 Brussels, Belgium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LAMP SAN PROSPERO SPA, Via della Pace, 25 \/ A, 41030 San Prospero (Modena), Italy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PharmaCoDane ApS., Marielundvej 46, DK-2730 Herlev, Denmark<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Local representative<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>STADA Nordic ApS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Marielundvej 46 A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2730 Herlev<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Denmark<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Repaglinide Stada contains repaglinide and is an oral tablet for the treatment of diabetes . 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