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REPAGLINIDE-1MG
ORAL
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Apr-24
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Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

unit no. 218, second floor, amba tower, d. c. chowk, sector 9, rohini, north west, delhi
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FAQs

Premeal 1mg Tablet 10's contains Repaglinide that works by increases the amount of insulin released by the pancreas which prevents blood glucose from rising very high after meals.
Hypoglycemia refers to low blood sugar levels, and it is one of the side effects of Premeal 1mg Tablet 10's. Hypoglycemia can occur if you miss or delay your food, drink alcohol, over-exercise, or take other antidiabetic medicine along with this medicine. It is important to monitor blood sugar levels regularly.
Type-2 diabetes generally does not affect healthy children and teens, but it may affect children who are obese, which is also known as Childhood Obesity.
If a person is getting unusually thrust or passing urine frequently more than normal while taking Premeal 1mg Tablet 10's, they should tell it to their doctor as it may be a sign that there is too much sugar in their blood and treatment needs to be adjusted. It may also because of dehydration as Premeal 1mg Tablet 10's can lead to loss of fluids. Increase intake of fluids, if even then you feel thirsty, please consult your doctor.
Your doctor may suggest you go for a regular test for sugar (glucose) in your blood or urine to monitor if diabetes has controlled or not.
Diabetes is a chronic medical condition that means lifelong, so its treatment should also continue for the whole life, so keep taking Premeal 1mg Tablet 10's unless your doctor advises you to stop the medicine.
Premeal 1mg Tablet 10's should be used with caution in heart, kidney or liver diseases, breathing problems, blood disorders, dehydration, alcohol use, foot ulcers, nerve damage, low blood pressure and severe infections. Premeal 1mg Tablet 10's is contraindicated in patients with renal impairment and diabetic ketoacidosis.
In case you feel that your blood sugar level is going down and you are feeling weak, immediately eat sugar candies or drink sugary beverages. It will help to balance the blood sugar level in your body. So, it is advisable to keep sugar candies with you.

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Alcohol

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You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with Premeal 1mg Tablet 10's to avoid unpleasant side-effects.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Premeal 1mg Tablet 10's is pregnancy category C drug. As the data around the use of Premeal 1mg Tablet 10's in pregnant women is limited, the use of Premeal 1mg Tablet 10's in pregnancy is restricted. It is highly recommended to consult your doctor before taking this drug in case you are pregnant.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown whether Premeal 1mg Tablet 10's is excreted in human milk. Please consult a doctor before using Premeal 1mg Tablet 10's while breastfeeding.

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Driving

Caution

Your driving may be affected if your blood sugar levels are too high or too low. Do not drive or operate machinery if you also experience blurred vision, dizziness or drowsiness due to extremely low or high blood sugar.

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Liver

Caution

Premeal 1mg Tablet 10's to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor. However, Premeal 1mg Tablet 10's is not recommended for severe liver disease.

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Kidney

Caution

Premeal 1mg Tablet 10's to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor. However, Premeal 1mg Tablet 10's is not recommended for severe kidney disease.

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Children

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The safety and efficacy of Premeal 1mg Tablet 10's in children have not been established. Premeal 1mg Tablet 10's is not recommended in children.

About Premeal 1mg Tablet 10's

Premeal 1mg Tablet 10's belongs to the category of medicines called 'anti-diabetic primarily used for the management and treatment of type 2 diabetes, especially in persons whose sugar levels are too high and cannot be only controlled by dieting and exercising. Type 2 diabetes is a condition that occurs when there is either less insulin or available insulin is not properly utilized by our body cells for lowering raised blood glucose. It is the most common type of diabetes, accounting for around 90% of total diabetes cases found commonly in middle-aged people. So it is also called adult-onset diabetes or non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM).

Premeal 1mg Tablet 10's contains 'Repaglinide' is a meglitinide that works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas. It starts acting so quickly on controlling blood sugar levels immediately after a meal. Premeal 1mg Tablet 10's may be advised with or without other medications along with diet and exercise to control blood sugar levels. 

Your doctor will decide what dose should be taken for better advice, and it can change timely depending upon your condition. In some cases, you may experience headache, stomach pain, a sign of a common cold, diarrhoea, joint pain and back pain. Most of these side effects of Premeal 1mg Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

You should not take Premeal 1mg Tablet 10's if you have type 1 diabetes mellitus, renal impairment, metabolic acidosis, including diabetic ketoacidosis (excess acids in your blood), severe kidney, or liver disease. Please inform your doctor if you have any heart disease, are planning to get pregnant, or are breastfeeding. Premeal 1mg Tablet 10's should not be stopped even if you feel better, without consulting your doctor as sugar level keeps changing. If you stop taking Premeal 1mg Tablet 10's abruptly, it may increase your sugar levels which could further increase the risk of eyesight loss (retinopathy), kidney (nephropathy), and nerve damage (neuropathy).

Uses of Premeal 1mg Tablet 10's

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

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Medicinal Benefits

Premeal 1mg Tablet 10's belongs to the group of medicines called “anti-diabetic” indicated in the treatment of type 2 diabetes or non-insulin-dependent diabetes (NIDDM). This medicine is primarily prescribed to persons whose blood sugar levels are high and is even not controlled by diet and exercise alone. Premeal 1mg Tablet 10's consists of Repaglinide belongs to a class of meglitinide that works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas. It starts acting so quickly on controlling blood sugar levels immediately after a meal. Premeal 1mg Tablet 10's may be advised with or without other medications along with diet and exercise to control blood sugar levels. 

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Side Effects of Premeal 1mg Tablet 10's

  • Headache
  • Stomach pain
  • Sign of a common cold
  • Diarrhoea
  • Joint pain
  • Back pain

Drug Warnings

Premeal 1mg Tablet 10's should not be used in patients with type 1 diabetes or with diabetic ketoacidosis (in this condition, there is too much lactic acid accumulated in the blood). Inform your doctor if you take other antidiabetic drugs to adjust the dosage of Premeal 1mg Tablet 10's accordingly. Do not abruptly stop taking Premeal 1mg Tablet 10's midway if the doctor did not advise you. Premeal 1mg Tablet 10's may cause hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar), hence it is advised to make healthy food with enough calories and avoid heavy exercises.  Premeal 1mg Tablet 10's is not recommended for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Your doctor may advise alternate medications to control your diabetic condition in such cases. Premeal 1mg Tablet 10's is not recommended for people younger than 18 years or over 75 years of age.  Before you start taking Premeal 1mg Tablet 10's, tell your doctor if you have serious heart disease or if you have had a stroke, low blood pressure (hypotension), and severe liver or kidney disease. Avoid alcohol intake while using Premeal 1mg Tablet 10's since it may increase the risk of lactic acidosis. 

Drug-Drug Interactions

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RepaglinideGemfibrozil
Critical
RepaglinideGatifloxacin
Critical

Drug-Food Interactions

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REPAGLINIDE-1MGGrapefruit and Grapefruit Juice
Moderate

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Special Advise

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  • It is advised to monitor your blood sugar levels regularly.
  • Keep taking the drug even if you think your blood sugar levels are under control. If you miss a dose, do not take a larger dose, consult your treating physician for advice.
  • Take short, frequent meals, avoid prolonged fasting when taking this drug. Beware of hypoglycaemia symptoms include sweating, dizziness, palpitations, shivering, intense thirst, dry mouth, dry skin, frequent urination, etc. Whenever you experience the above-mentioned symptoms, immediately consume 5-6 candies or 3 glucose biscuits or 3 teaspoons of honey/sugar and get in touch with your physician. Make sure to carry these with you at all times, especially for long travels. 
  • Avoid drinking alcohol while on this drug as it increases the risk of hypoglycaemia (decrease in blood sugar which might be fatal in some cases) and lactic acidosis (when the lactic acid increases in the body, impacting the functioning of various organs in the body).
  • Try to quit smoking and reduce carbohydrate-rich food like potato, rice, mangoes, bread, sugar etc.
  • Remember, lifestyle modifications are the most important step in controlling blood sugar levels.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

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  • Fill your half plate with starchy veggies, a quarter with proteins, and a quarter with whole grain.
  • Eat at regular intervals. Do not take the long gap between a meal or snack.
  • Monitor your blood sugar level regularly, especially when there are a lot of fluctuations.
  • Invest at least 150 min of moderate-intensity physical activity and 15 minutes of high-intensity exercise every week.
  • Lose weight gradually to achieve a healthy body mass index (18.5 to 24.9).
  • Replace refined carbohydrates containing whole-grain foods and increase intake of fruits and veggies and other fibre-enriched foods.
  • Reduce intake of saturated fat (or hidden fats) in food like chips, crisps, pastries, biscuits, and samosas. Choose omega 3 fatty acid-containing oils for daily cooking. You may use palm oil, mustard oil, groundnut oil, rice bran oil, and safflower oil for frying.
  • Do not take stress as it may elevate your blood sugar level. You may adopt stress management techniques like mindfulness, yoga, or meditation to control stress-related blood sugar changes.
  • Opt for low-fat dairy products (low-fat yoghurt, fat-free milk, and cheese, etc.).
  • Keep your blood pressure as normal (120/80) as possible as it reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases in diabetes patients.

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