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Dosage
Usually initial dose is 0.5 mg, 30 min. before each main meal, with a glass of water. Dose may be increased up to 16 mg a day according to patient needs.
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Indications
Repaglinide is indicated in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus whose hyperglycaemia can no longer be controlled satisfactorily by diet, weight reduction and exercise.
Repaglinide is also indicated in combination with metformin in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus who are not satisfactorily controlled on metformin alone.
Treatment should be initiated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to lower the blood glucose in relation to meals.
Contra-Indications
Hypersensitivity to Active Substance or any of Its Excipients. Patients wth type 1 diabetes. Patients with diabetic ketoacidosis. Severe liver disease. Concomitant use with gemfibrozil.