Repaglinide

The recommended starting dose is 0.5 mg orally before each meal if HbA1c is less than 8%; and 1 or 2 mg orally before each meal if HbA1c is 8% or greater. The recommended dose range is 0.5 mg to 4 mg before meals, with a maximum daily dose of 16 mg. The patient’s dose should be doubled up to 4 mg with each meal until satisfactory glycemic control is achieved.

Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.

Repaglinide tablets are contraindicated in patients with: Concomitant use of gemfibrozil Known hypersensitivity to repaglinide or any inactive ingredients Concomitant use with gemfibrozil Known hypersensitivity to repaglinide or any inactive ingredients

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

Hypoglycemia: Repaglinide may cause hypoglycemia. Skip the scheduled dose of repaglinide if a meal is skipped to reduce the risk of hypoglycemia. Reduce the dose of repaglinide if hypoglycemia occurs. Serious Cardiovascular Adverse Reactions with Concomitant NPH-insulin: Repaglinide is not indicated for use in combination with NPH-insulin. Macrovascular outcomes: There have been no clinical studies establishing conclusive evidence of macrovascular risk reduction with repaglinide. 5.1 Hypoglycemia All glinides, including repaglinide, can cause hypoglycemia.

Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

The following serious adverse reaction is also described elsewhere in the labeling: Hypoglycemia The most common adverse reactions (5% or greater incidence) among patients treated with repaglinide were: hypoglycemia, upper respiratory infection, headache, sinusitis, arthralgia, nausea, diarrhea, and back pain. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc.

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.

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Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). Protect from moisture. Keep bottles tightly closed.

Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label.