Repaglinide-Metformin Hcl

( Generic Prandimet )
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Repaglinide-Metformin Hcl

Drug Info for repaglinide-metformin hcl

Metformin is used alone or with other medications, including insulin, to treat type 2 diabetes (condition in which the body does not use insulin normally and, therefore, cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood). Metformin is in a class of drugs called biguanides. Metformin helps to control the amount of glucose (sugar) in your blood. It decreases the amount of glucose you absorb from your food and the amount of glucose made by your liver. Metformin also increases your body's response to insulin, a natural substance that controls the amount of glucose in the blood. Metformin is not used to treat type 1 diabetes (condition in which the body does not produce insulin and therefore cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood). Over time, people who have diabetes and high blood sugar can develop serious or life-threatening complications, including heart disease, stroke, kidney problems, nerve damage, and eye problems. Taking medication(s), making lifestyle changes (e.g., diet, exercise, quitting smoking), and regularly checking your blood sugar may help to manage your diabetes and improve your health. This therapy may also decrease your chances of having a heart attack, stroke, or other diabetes-related complications such as kidney failure, nerve damage (numb, cold legs or feet; decreased sexual ability in men and women), eye problems, including changes or loss of vision, or gum disease. Your doctor and other healthcare providers will talk to you about the best way to manage your diabetes.

  • PrandiMet
  • Tablet
  • By mouth

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

Oral routeIt is best to take this medicine with food or milk. This medicine is usually taken 15 to 30 minutes before a meal.

Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose. Do not take this medicine if you skip a meal.

This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use this medicine if you had an allergic reaction to repaglinide or metformin.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart problems, anemia, an adrenal gland or pituitary gland disorder, or vitamin B12 deficiency. Tell your doctor if you drink alcohol.

This medicine may cause the following problems:Lactic acidosis (too much acid in the blood)Low blood sugar levels

Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Your blood sugar level may be harder to control if you are injured, sick, or having surgery. You may need to stop using this medicine and use insulin if your blood sugar cannot be controlled. Tell your doctor if you have trouble controlling your blood sugar level when you are injured or sick, especially if you have a fever.

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. You will also need to check your blood sugar regularly at home.

Do not take gemfibrozil while you are using this medicine.

Some medicines can affect how repaglinide/metformin works. Tell your doctor if you are using acetazolamide, cimetidine, deferasirox, dichlorphenamide, dolutegravir, insulin, itraconazole, ketoconazole, ranolazine, rifampin, topiramate, trimethoprim, vandetanib, or zonisamide.

Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. You may need to stop using this medicine several days before you have surgery or medical tests. This medicine may interact with the dye used for an X-ray or CT scan.

You may develop low blood sugar while you are taking this medicine. You may feel weak, drowsy, confused, anxious, or very hungry. You may have trouble seeing or have a headache that won't go away. Ask your doctor what you should do if this happens. Low blood sugar may be caused by exercising more than normal or waiting too long to eat.

Your blood sugar level may be harder to control if you are injured, sick, or having surgery. You may need to stop using this medicine and use insulin if your blood sugar cannot be controlled. Tell your doctor if you have trouble controlling your blood sugar level when you are injured or sick, especially if you have a fever.

Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine.

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. You will also need to check your blood sugar regularly at home.

  • Lightheadedness or fainting
  • Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness
  • Stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, muscle pain or cramping
  • Rapid or troubled breathing, ill feeling, muscle pain, drowsiness, stomach upset
  • Confusion, fast heartbeat, increased hunger, shakiness
  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
  • Chest pain, trouble breathing
  • Diarrhea
  • Cough, runny or stuffy nose, sore throat
  • Headache