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Repide 0.5 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Diabetes Type 2 are some of its major therapeutic uses.
The optimal dosage of Repide 0.5 Tablet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
While these are the most often observed Repide 0.5 Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Repide 0.5 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Repide 0.5 Tablet is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Repide 0.5 Tablet related warnings talks about Repide 0.5 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Repide 0.5 Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Repide 0.5 Tablet in conditions like Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Diabetes Type 1, Heart Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Repide 0.5 Tablet contraindications section.
Besides this, Repide 0.5 Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Repide 0.5 Tablet is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Repide 0.5 Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Repide 0.5 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Repide shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Repide 0.5 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Repide may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Repide should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Repide 0.5 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Repide can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Repide 0.5 Tablet on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Repide. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Repide 0.5 Tablet on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Repide on the heart have been reported.
Repide 0.5 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Repide 0.5 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Repide 0.5 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Repide 0.5 Tablet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Repide 0.5 Tablet will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Repide 0.5 Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Repide 0.5 Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Repide 0.5 Tablet
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Repide 0.5 Tablet, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Repide 0.5 Tablet
Taking Repide 0.5 Tablet with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Prandin® (repaglinide)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 273