Repaglinide
Physical Activity, Type 2 Diabetes, Diet
Treatment
4 FDA approvals
20 Active Studies for Repaglinide
Treatment for
Physical Activity
What is Repaglinide
Repaglinide
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Repaglinide is a medication used to treat non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus. It is a short-acting insulin secretagogue which helps stimulate the pancreas to release insulin. Repaglinide works by lowering postprandial and fasting blood glucose levels and reducing the amount of glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c). It should only be taken with meals and skipped when meals are missed. It may cause a slight increase in weight, but the risk of this is lower than other diabetes medications. Repaglinide is broken down in the liver and mostly eliminated in feces, with a small amount
Prandin
is the brand name
Repaglinide Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Prandin
Repaglinide
2000
59
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Repaglinide, otherwise called Prandin, is approved by the FDA for 4 uses which include Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Physical Activity .
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Helps manage Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Physical Activity
Used to treat Exercise in combination with Metformin
Diet
Used to treat Diet in combination with Metformin
Type 2 Diabetes
Helps manage Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Effectiveness
How Repaglinide Affects Patients
Insulin release from the pancreas is partially determined by the electric charge of the cell membrane. When the amount of glucose outside the cell is low, the electric charge increases and insulin is released. The drug repaglinide helps to increase the amount of insulin released by blocking the electric charge when glucose levels are high. This causes the cell to open and release insulin granules.
How Repaglinide works in the body
Repaglinide helps to lower blood sugar levels after meals, but not while fasting. It works by making the cells in the pancreas more responsive to glucose and releasing more insulin. These effects are strongest when blood sugar levels are between 3-10 mmol/L and have little effect when blood sugar is higher than 15 mmol/L. Repaglinide has no effect on other types of cells, like muscle or thyroid cells. It takes around a month of treatment to reduce fasting blood sugar levels.
When to interrupt dosage
The prescribed dosage of Repaglinide hinges upon the determined affliction, including Diet, Physical Activity and Type 2 Diabetes. The quantity of dosage is contingent upon the method of delivery (e.g. Tablet or Tablet - Oral) featured in the table beneath.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Physical Activity
, 0.5 mg, 2.0 mg, 1.0 mg, 2.0 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg
Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Oral, , Pill - Oral, Pill
Diet
, 0.5 mg, 2.0 mg, 1.0 mg, 2.0 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg
Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Oral, , Pill - Oral, Pill
Type 2 Diabetes
, 0.5 mg, 2.0 mg, 1.0 mg, 2.0 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg
Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Oral, , Pill - Oral, Pill
Warnings
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Repaglinide.
Common Repaglinide Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Brigatinib
Major
The metabolism of Brigatinib can be decreased when combined with Repaglinide.
Cabazitaxel
Major
The metabolism of Cabazitaxel can be decreased when combined with Repaglinide.
Enasidenib
Major
The metabolism of Enasidenib can be decreased when combined with Repaglinide.
Erlotinib
Major
The metabolism of Erlotinib can be decreased when combined with Repaglinide.
Fluorouracil
Major
The metabolism of Fluorouracil can be decreased when combined with Repaglinide.
Repaglinide Toxicity & Overdose Risk
The toxic dose of this drug in rats is greater than 1g/kg.
Repaglinide Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Repaglinide?
196 active clinical trials are being conducted to assess the feasibility of Repaglinide in treating Diet, Physical Activity and Type 2 Diabetes.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Type 2 Diabetes
167 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 4, Early Phase 1
Diet
5 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 1
Physical Activity
24 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2
Repaglinide Reviews: What are patients saying about Repaglinide?
5
Patient Review
6/19/2010
Repaglinide for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
5
Patient Review
1/17/2021
Repaglinide for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
4.7
Patient Review
4/19/2021
Repaglinide for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Patient Q&A Section about repaglinide
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
What kind of drug is repaglinide?
"Repaglinide is a drug used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus type 2. It belongs to a class of antihyperglycemic agents known as meglitinides, along with nateglinide. Meglitinides work to reduce blood glucose levels by stimulating endogenous insulin production from the pancreas."
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What is the difference between metformin and repaglinide?
"Repaglinide increases the amount of insulin your pancreas releases into your bloodstream. Metformin decreases the amount of sugar absorbed from your stomach, reduces the release of stored sugar from your liver, and helps your body use sugar more effectively."
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What is the side effects of repaglinide?
"You may experience back, leg, or stomach pains, blistering or peeling skin, dark urine, difficulty breathing, general body swelling, fatigue, indigestion, or an itchy or rashy skin."
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When should you take repaglinide?
"This medicine is typically taken 15 minutes before a meal but can be taken up to 30 minutes before a meal."
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