repaglinide(Prandin)
Meglitinide (insulin secretagogue)
Pronunciation
/rɛˈpæɡlɪnaɪd/
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At a glance
- Generic name
- repaglinide
- Brand names
- Prandin
- Therapeutic class
- Meglitinide (insulin secretagogue)
- Mechanism (summary)
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Clinical pearls
- Take immediately before meals (15-30 min); skip dose if skip meal.
- Reduces postprandial glucose more than fasting.
- Carry fast-acting carbohydrate for hypoglycemia.
- DO NOT use with gemfibrozil (severe hypoglycemia).
- Monitor blood glucose; A1c every 3 months.
Sources
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