Eurepa 0.5mg Tablet

This medication is anti-diabetic. It is administered to control the sugar level in the blood, for the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes mellitus. This medication belongs to the meglitinides class of medicine. It is important to abstain from smoking and alcohol intake during and after the treatment period.

Stress must also be controlled as it affects the blood sugar levels greatly. It stimulates the body to produce more insulin that can help to bring lower and normalize the level of glucose in the body. This way, the medication also lowers the risk of kidney failure and cardiovascular diseases.

• Type 2 Diabetes

• Allergy

• Hypersensitivity

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Altered Taste

• Diarrhoea

• Abdominal Pain

• Loss Of Appetite

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Taking this medication with alcohol may affect blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes. Taking metformin with alcohol can cause lactic acidosis and you may experience malaise, respiratory distress, slow or irregular heartbeat, sleepiness, stomach upset, or other unusual symptoms.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medication should be avoided by pregnant women unless suggested by the doctor. The effect of this medicine on the fetus is not clearly established and hence, doctor consultation is recommended before consumption.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medication is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no interaction between driving and consuming this medication. So dose alteration is not needed.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution to be advised in patients with impaired renal function. Use of this medicine should be avoided in patients with moderate to severe kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Should be used cautiously in patients with an underlying liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Eurepa 0.5mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Novonorm 0.5mg Tablet

  Novo Nordisk India Pvt Ltd

• Regan 0.5Mg Tablet

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Repide 0.5Mg Tablet

  Wallace Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Rapilin 0.5mg Tablet

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Premeal 0.5mg Tablet

  Elsker lifescience Pvt. Ltd.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  In case of an overdose, doctor should be consulted immediately.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Missed dose should be taken as soon as you remember. A dose should be skipped if the time of the second scheduled dose is near.

This medication increases the power of the effect of extracellular glucose on the ATP-sensitive potassium channels. It works to decrease postprandial blood glucose levels. At glucose levels, 3 to 10 mmol/L, it is most effective.

• Ques : What is Eurepa 0.5mg Tablet?

  Ans : This medication has Repaglinide as an active ingredient. It works to decrease postprandial blood glucose levels. At glucose levels, 3 to 10 mmol/L, it is most effective.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Eurepa 0.5mg Tablet before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : This medication should be consumed, until the complete eradication of the disease. Thus it is advised to use, till the time directed by your doctor. Also taking this medication longer than it was prescribed, can cause an inadequate effect on the patient's condition.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Eurepa 0.5mg Tablet?

  Ans : The duration of effect for this medicine is dependent on the severity of the patient’s condition. Therefore the frequency of usage of this medication will vary from person to person. It is advised to follow the proper prescription of the doctor, directed according to the patient's condition.

• Ques : Should I use Eurepa 0.5mg Tablet empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : This medication is advised to be consumed orally. The salts involved in this medication react properly if it is taken after having food. If you take it on an empty stomach, it might upset the stomach. Please consult the doctor before using it.

• Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Eurepa 0.5mg Tablet?

  Ans : This medication contains salts which are suitable to store only at room temperature, as keeping this medication above or below that, can cause an inadequate effect. Protect it from moisture and light. Keep this medication away from the reach of children.