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Repaglinide [Usan] Brand names, Repaglinide [Usan] Analogs

Repaglinide [Usan] Brand Names Mixture

  • No information avaliable

Repaglinide [Usan] Chemical_Formula

C27H36N2O4

Repaglinide [Usan] RX_link

http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/prandin.htm

Repaglinide [Usan] fda sheet

Repaglinide_[Usan] FDA

Repaglinide [Usan] msds (material safety sheet)

Repaglinide_[Usan] MSDS

Repaglinide [Usan] Synthesis Reference

W. Grell et al., PCT Int. pat. Appl. WO 93 00,337

Repaglinide [Usan] Molecular Weight

452.586 g/mol

Repaglinide [Usan] Melting Point

130-131 oC

Repaglinide [Usan] H2O Solubility

No information avaliable

Repaglinide [Usan] State

Solid

Repaglinide [Usan] LogP

5.798

Repaglinide [Usan] Dosage Forms

Tablet

Repaglinide [Usan] Indication

For the treatment of Type II diabetes mellitus.

Repaglinide [Usan] Pharmacology

Repaglinide is an oral blood glucose-lowering drug of the meglitinide class used in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (also known as non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus or NIDDM). Repaglinide lowers blood glucose levels by stimulating the release of insulin from the pancreas. This action is dependent upon functioning beta cells in the pancreatic islets. Insulin release is glucose-dependent and diminishes at low glucose concentrations.

Repaglinide [Usan] Absorption

Rapid (bioavailability is 56%)

Repaglinide [Usan] side effects and Toxicity

LD50 >1 g/kg (rat) (W. Grell)

Repaglinide [Usan] Patient Information

PATIENT INFORMATION

Patients should be informed of the potential risks and advantages of Repaglinide (PRANDIN) and of alternative modes of therapy. They should also be informed about the importance of adherence to dietary instructions, of a regular exercise program, and of regular testing of blood glucose and HbA1c. The risks of hypoglycemia, its symptoms and treatment, and conditions that predispose to its development and concomitant administration of other glucose-lowering drugs should be explained to patients and responsible family members. Primary and secondary failure should also be explained.

Patients should be instructed to take Repaglinide before meals (2, 3, or 4 times a day preprandially). Doses are usually taken within 15 minutes of the meal but time may vary from immediately preceding the meal to as long as 30 minutes before the meal. Patients who skip a meal (or add an extra meal) should be instructed to skip (or add) a dose for that meal.

Repaglinide [Usan] Organisms Affected

Humans and other mammals