DRUG TITLE

Prandin (Repaglinide)

APPLICATION

Prandin is meglitinide antidiabetic that is used in the treatment of Type II (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes for patients who cannot control it with diet and exercise alone.

APPLICATION METHOD

Use Prandin the way it is prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on the label.
Take Prandin at least 15-30 minutes before each meal. Do not take it on an empty stomach, only with meal.

THE MECHANISM OF ACTION

Prandin is an antidiabetic agent. It works by reducing the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood and stimulates the release of insulin out of the pancreas. Prandin is useless for diabetes of the 1 type (insulin-dependent), because in this condition the pancreas is not able to extract insulin.

MISSED DOSE

If you miss a dose of Prandin, skip the missed one and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

KEEPING

Keep this medicine at room temperature below 77 degrees Fahrenheit (25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.

PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES

Discuss with your doctor about any prior medical condition that you may have including allergies to medicines, food or other substances, if you have a history of acidosis, kidney disease, or liver disease.

You must not take if you are allergic to any ingredient in it or if you have type 1 diabetes (insulin–dependent diabetes) or have elevated ketone levels due to diabetes or you are also taking gemfibrozil.

If you are pregnant or suspect that you are, then stop using Prandin and contact your doctor immediately.

It is unknown whether Prandin is secreted in breast milk. Avoid breast feeding while using the drug.

Certain drugs can interact with Prandin and hence, mention clearly to your doctor or pharmacist all medicines, dietary supplements and herbal prescriptions that you are taking.

Prandin may lower your blood sugar level and may make you feel symptoms like increased heartbeat, headache, chills, sweating, tremor, and increased hunger, changes in vision, nervousness, weakness, dizziness, drowsiness, or fainting. Contact your doctor immediately if these symptoms occur. To prevent low sugar, eat meals on a regular schedule and do not skip meals.

Ensure that you inform your doctor and your dentist about Prandin before receiving any form of medical treatment or dental treatment or emergency surgery.

Periodic lab tests such as liver and kidney function tests, fasting blood sugar, glycosylated hemoglobin, or complete blood cell counts may be recommended to monitor your health while taking the drug. Ensure that you do not miss any lab tests.

SIDE EFFECTS

Some of the common side effects of are changes in vision, diarrhea, headache, increased heartbeat, increased hunger, joint or back pain, nasal or chest congestion, nervousness, sinus inflammation, sweating, tiredness, tremor. Please contact your doctor if the symptoms persist or become bothersome.

Other severe side effects include allergic reactions (rash, hives, difficulty breathing, tightness in the chest, swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue), chest pain.

You must seek medical attention immediately if any of these side effects occur.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

If you have any questions concerning Prandin please consult your doctor.
Prandin should be used only on prescription.
If symptoms do not improve or become worse, consult your doctor.