Repadac M 2mg/500mg Tablet

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Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Innovative Pharmaceuticals
Active Ingredient	Repaglinide (2mg) + Metformin (500mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	ANTI DIABETIC
User Rating	4.6
User Reviews	424

FAQ

What if you forget to take Repadac M Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Repadac M 2mg/500mg, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Repadac M 2mg/500mg Tablet Reviews

Repadac M 2mg/500mg belongs to a category of medicines known as anti-diabetic drugs. It is a combination of two medicines used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. It helps control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.

Repadac M 2mg/500mg should be taken with food. Take it regularly at the same time each day to get the most benefit. Your doctor will decide what dose is best for you and this may change from time to time according to how it is working according to your blood sugar levels.

Keep taking this medicine, even if you feel well or your blood sugar levels are controlled. If you stop it without consulting your doctor, your blood sugar levels could rise and put you at risk of kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems and loss of limbs. Remember that it is only part of a treatment program that should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes.

The most common side effect of Repadac M 2mg/500mg is low blood glucose levels (hypoglycemia). Make sure you recognize the signs of having low blood glucose levels, such as sweating, dizziness, headache, and shaking and know how to deal with it. To prevent this, it's important to have regular meals and always carry a fast-acting source of glucose such as sugary food or fruit juice with you. Drinking alcohol can also increase your risk of low blood sugar levels and should be avoided. Other side effects that may be seen in taking this medicine include taste changes, nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, headache, and upper respiratory tract infection. Some people may find that they put on weight with this medicine.

You should not take it if you have type 1 diabetes mellitus, if you have diabetic ketoacidosis (high levels of acid in your blood), or if you have severe kidney or liver disease. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had heart disease. It may not be suitable. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your blood sugar levels should be checked regularly and your doctor may also advise blood tests to monitor your blood cell counts and liver function.

How Repadac M 2mg/500mg Tablet 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.

How to Use Repadac M 2mg/500mg 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. Repadac M 2mg/500mg is to be taken with food.

Uses of Repadac M 2mg/500mg Tablet

Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Repadac M 2mg/500mg Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Liver ^CAUTION

Repadac M 2mg/500mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Repadac M 2mg/500mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Repadac M 2mg/500mg 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

Repadac M 2mg/500mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Repadac M 2mg/500mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Repadac M 2mg/500mg.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Repadac M 2mg/500mg 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.

Quick Tips

Monitor your blood sugar regularly while taking this medicine.
It is fast-acting and reaches full effect within an hour.
Monitor your blood sugar regularly while taking this medicine.
You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines (if prescribed) along with Repadac M 2mg/500mg.
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.
It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines (if prescribed) along with Repadac M 2mg/500mg.
It is fast-acting and reaches full effect within an hour.
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.
It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.