Medicine information
Uses & overview
RAPIGLINIDE 0.5 Tablet is an oral antidiabetic medication offered by Steris Healthcare, containing Repaglinide 0.5 mg as its active ingredient. It belongs to the meglitinide class of medicines and is prescribed to help manage blood glucose levels in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Composition: Repaglinide IP – 0.5 mg Uses and Benefits: Helps control post-meal blood glucose levels in adults with type 2 diabetes. Stimulates insulin secretion from the pancreas in response to meals. Supports blood glucose management when combined with an appropriate diet and exercise plan. Provides an oral treatment option for physician-directed diabetes management. How RAPIGLINIDE 0.5 Works Repaglinide stimulates insulin release from pancreatic beta cells, helping the body manage the rise in blood glucose that occurs after eating. Its short-acting activity makes meal timing important when taking this medicine. Why Choose RAPIGLINIDE 0.5 by Steris Healthcare? RAPIGLINIDE 0.5 Tablet from Steris Healthcare provides Repaglinide 0.5 mg in a convenient tablet formulation for prescribed management of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Treatment should be individualized according to blood glucose levels, meal patterns, other medications and the advice of a qualified healthcare professional. This medicine is not intended for the treatment of type 1 diabetes mellitus or diabetic ketoacidosis.
How to use
Take RAPIGLINIDE 0.5 Tablet exactly as prescribed by your physician. Repaglinide is generally taken shortly before meals, with the timing and dose determined by your healthcare professional. If you skip a meal, follow your doctor's instructions regarding the corresponding dose. Do not take extra tablets to compensate for a missed dose. Monitor your blood glucose as recommended by your healthcare professional.
Storage
Store RAPIGLINIDE 0.5 Tablets in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep the medicine in its original packaging and follow the storage instructions printed on the label. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date.
