Repaglinide (0.5mg)
Q Repa 0.5mg Tablet is normally prescribed when diet and exercise alone or other medicines have not been enough to control your blood sugar level. It works best when taken before meals. The dose will depend on your condition, and blood sugar levels, but you should take it as advised by your doctor.Take Q Repa 0.5mg Tablet regularly, at the same time each day, to get the most benefit and you should not stop unless your doctor recommends it. It is controlling your blood sugar levels and helping to prevent serious complications in the future. It is important to stay on the diet and exercise program recommended by your doctor while taking this medicine. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes.The most common side effects of this medicine is hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels). You can carry sugar or glucose candy to control low blood sugar levels. Other common side effects that may be seen while taking this medicine include abdominal pain, inflammation of sinus, joint pain, back pain, nausea, and diarrhea. Contact your doctor if the side effects worry you or if they do not go away.Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have ever had kidney disease, heart or pancreas problems, or if you drink a lot of alcohol. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Some other medicines you are taking may interfere with it so make sure your doctor knows about all the other medicines you are taking. Limit your alcohol intake while taking this medicine because it can increase your risk of developing low blood sugar levels. You may need regular tests such as kidney function and blood glucose levels to check that the medicine is working properly.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Q Repa
10 tablets
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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. Q Repa 0.5mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Q Repa 0.5mg Tablet is an anti-diabetic medication. It increases the amount of insulin released by the pancreas which prevents blood glucose from rising very high after meals.
Related Warnings
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Q Repa 0.5mg Tablet.
Q Repa 0.5mg Tablet 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.
Q Repa 0.5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Q Repa 0.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Q Repa 0.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Q Repa 0.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Q Repa 0.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Q Repa 0.5mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Q Repa 0.5mg Tablet starts working 30 minutes after it has been taken. After you take Q Repa 0.5mg Tablet, the insulin levels increase causing a decrease in the blood sugar levels. The effect usually lasts for 4 hours.
No, you should avoid alcohol while taking Q Repa 0.5mg Tablet since alcohol interferes with the working of Q Repa 0.5mg Tablet. You may experience signs and symptoms of low blood sugar levels which include weakness, shakiness, cold sweat, cool pale skin, rapid heartbeat, tremors, extreme hunger, dizziness, headache, and anxiety.
Yes, it can be taken with other antidiabetic drugs but according to your doctor’s advice. But since all these drugs lower blood sugar levels, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended.
No, you should not breastfeed your baby because if Q Repa 0.5mg Tablet passes in breast milk, your baby may experience low blood sugar levels which is harmful to your baby. Ask your doctor for advice.
You should inform your doctor and take his advice. If you cannot avoid using clopidogrel with Q Repa 0.5mg Tablet, take 0.5 mg Q Repa 0.5mg Tablet before each meal. The total daily dose should not be more than 4 mg. Monitor your blood sugar levels more frequently.
