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How to Take Repaglinide and Metformin and it's Dose

Written by - Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Medically Checked by - S. Hemamalini, B. Pharm

Last Updated on August 11, 2022

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, within 15 minutes prior to the meal.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

PO- The recommended maximum daily dose is 10mg repaglinide/2500mg metformin HCl in divided doses.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with kidney impairment, diabetic ketoacidosis, who are taking gemfibrozil.

Drug Name : Repaglinide and Metformin

This combination medication contains meglitinide and biguanide, prescribed for type 2 diabetes.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Repaglinide and Metformin

International :

PrandiMet

Last Updated on August 11, 2022

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