Repanide M 1mg/500mg Tablet

Repanide M 1mg/500mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicine known as an antidiabetic. It is a combination of two antidiabetic drugs: Repaglinide and Metformin. Type 2 diabetes is a chronic or lifelong condition affecting how your body processes glucose. People with type 2 diabetes either do not produce enough insulin or if the insulin is produced, it cannot perform its function in the body (insulin resistance). Due to this, the blood glucose level increases, and symptoms such as frequent urination, increased thirst, and increased hunger start. It can lead to serious complications like skin infection, eye problems (retinopathy), nerve damage (neuropathy), diabetic foot (foot ulcer), kidney disease (nephropathy), high blood pressure, and even stroke.

Repaglinide acts by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas. It starts acting so quickly on controlling blood sugar levels immediately after a meal. On the other hand, Metformin, which is a 'biguanide', acts by lowering the liver's glucose production, delaying glucose absorption from the intestines, and increasing the body's response to insulin. In a nutshell, the two medicines prevent blood glucose levels from rising to very high levels, thus keeping your Diabetes under control. Repanide M 1mg/500mg Tablet act together to keep your blood sugar levels under check. The strict control of blood sugars is essential to mention the many disabling side effects of Diabetes. Repanide M 1mg/500mg Tablet shows optimum effects when taken along with healthy lifestyle changes like weight loss, regular exercise, healthy diet, etc.

Repanide M 1mg/500mg Tablet should be taken with food to avoid an upset stomach. Repanide M 1mg/500mg Tablet should be taken at the same time of the day each time for the best results. Your doctor will decide what dose should be taken for better advice, which can change quickly depending on your condition. A common side effect of Repanide M 1mg/500mg Tablet is hypoglycaemia (low blood glucose levels), characterized by dizziness, sweating, palpitations, hunger pangs, dry mouth, skin, etc. So, to avoid hypoglycaemia, you should not miss meals and also should carry some form of sugar along with you. Other side effects include taste change, nausea, diarrhoea, stomach pain, headache, and upper respiratory symptoms.

You should not take Repanide M 1mg/500mg Tablet if you have renal impairment, metabolic acidosis, including diabetic ketoacidosis (excess acids in your blood), and receiving gemfibrozil (used to treat abnormal blood lipid levels). Repanide M 1mg/500mg Tablet should not be stopped even if you feel better, without consulting your doctor as your sugar level keeps changing. If you stop taking Repanide M 1mg/500mg Tablet abruptly, it may increase your sugar levels which could further increase the risk of eyesight loss (retinopathy), kidney (nephropathy), and nerve damage (neuropathy). Repanide M 1mg/500mg Tablet should not be taken if you have type 1 diabetes mellitus or severe kidney or liver disease. Please inform your doctor if you have any heart disease, are planning to get pregnant, or are breastfeeding.

Repanide M 1mg/500mg Tablet should be taken with food to avoid an upset stomach. Repanide M 1mg/500mg Tablet should be taken at the same time of the day each time for the best results. Your doctor will decide what dose should be taken for better advice, which can change quickly depending on your condition. A common side effect of Repanide M 1mg/500mg Tablet is hypoglycaemia (low blood glucose levels), characterised by dizziness, sweating, palpitations, hunger pangs, dry mouth, skin, etc. To avoid hypoglycaemia, you should not miss meals and should carry some form of sugar along with you. Other side effects include taste change, nausea, diarrhoea, stomach pain, headache, and upper respiratory symptoms.

Some diabetic patients taking Repanide M 1mg/500mg Tablet may develop a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis. In this condition, too much lactic acid is accumulated in the blood. So, your liver and kidney's proper functioning is required to eliminate excess lactic acid from the blood. You should not take Repanide M 1mg/500mg Tablet if you have kidney disease, as measured by a blood test. Repanide M 1mg/500mg Tablet may lower vitamin B12 levels, so try to have blood tests for annual blood and vitamin. Repanide M 1mg/500mg Tablet, when used with or without insulin, tends to lower the blood sugar level extremely. So, the doctor may lower the dose of insulin. Repanide M 1mg/500mg Tablet may lower your thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), so an annual check-up of TSH is suggested.

• 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, cons. Consulttreating 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, three glucose biscuits, or three 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. 
• Before the doctor prescribes this medicine, it is always better that your physician knows about any underlying conditions like kidney or liver disease, prior heart attack, alcohol intake, etc.
• Avoid drinking alcohol while on this drug as it increases the risk of hypoglycaemia (a 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 potatoes, mangoes, bread, sugar etc.
• Remember, lifestyle modifications are the most important step in controlling blood sugar levels.