Prandin (Repaglinide) and/or alternatives

General Information on Prandin

Prandin is part of a holistic treatment program for diabetes type 2 patients. The generic name of this medicine is Repaglinide. This medication is meant only for oral administration. It may be taken with other medications and helps in lowering the blood sugar levels by improving the insulin production in the body. Prandin is not meant as a standalone cure for diabetes. It is only a part of a complete diabetes treatment plan, which is likely to also include an exercise and diet schedule.

Side Effects for Prandin

Seek emergency medical help and stop your medication if suffer an allergic reaction after using Prandin. The symptoms of an allergic reaction include hives, difficulty in breathing, and swelling in the throat, tongue, lips and face.

Serious side effects of taking Prandin include seizures, pale or yellowish skin, dark colored urine, confusion, weakness and fever. Other side effects include nausea, severe pain in the upper abdomen that spreads to your back, fast heart rate, sore throat, severe headache, and rashes on the skin. Contact your doctor immediately if you suffer from any of these severe side effects.

Mild side effects include running nose, cough, sneezing, flu-like symptoms, diarrhea, back pain, nausea, headache, dizziness and blurred vision, temporary hair loss, and joint pain. Inform your doctor if these minor side effects worsen or continue for a long time.

Precautions

Do not buy Prandin if you are allergic to Repaglinide or if you are suffering from type 1 diabetes. You must not take Prandin if you have diabetic ketoacidosis. Prandin is meant to reduce the blood sugar level in your body. During the course of the treatment, you must ensure that your blood sugar does not fall too low. A condition of low blood sugar is called hypoglycemia, and is characterized by hunger, headache, irritability, and sweating. Low blood sugar may occur when you skip meals, exercise for a long time, consume alcohol, or if you are under stress. Keep glucose tablets or hard candy with you all the time and consume them as soon as you notice symptoms of hypoglycemia.

Apart from your Prandin medication, follow your diet and exercise schedule closely. Check your blood sugar levels regularly and do not miss any scheduled appointments with your doctor.

Prandin Dosage

You must buy Prandin as per the treatment plan decided by your doctor. The recommended dosage is twice or four times a day. You must ensure that gap between a Prandin dosage and a meal is not more than half an hour. Your doctor may or may not change the dosage amounts during the time of treatment. It is imperative that you take Prandin as prescribed by your doctor. Also, follow other recommendations included in your diabetes treatment plan.

Interactions

Inform your doctor about all the medications that you have taken and are still taking before you buy Prandin. This includes over-the-counter and prescribed medications. Prandin may interact with certain antibiotics, antifungals, barbiturate, blood pressure medications, seizure medications and HIV/AIDS medication.

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