Repaglinide is generally used in treatment of the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Voglibose is generally used in treatment of the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It is generally used in treatment of addition to diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adult patients with type 2 diabetes.
Side effects
Abdominal pain
Diarrhoea
Flatulence
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level)
Skin rash
How to use
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Repaglinide, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Repaglinide is to be taken empty stomach. Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Voglibose, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Voglibose is to be taken with food.
How it works
Repaglinide is an anti-diabetic drug. It increases the amount of insulin released by the pancreas which prevents blood glucose from rising very high after meals. Voglibose is an anti-diabetic medicine that improves the condition by slowing down the absorption of glucose in the intestines and slowing the digestion. This helps prevent blood glucose from shooting up after every meal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Repaglinide a sulfonylurea drug? Repaglinide belongs to a category of drugs called as meglinitinides. It is not a sulfonyl urea drug
Q. What is Repaglinide used for? Repaglinide is used for the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults
Q. Is Repaglinide safe? Yes. Repaglinide is relatively safe if used as recommended. In case of any side-effects, consult your doctor
Q. Does Repaglinide cause weight gain? Repaglinide may cause weight gain. If you experience any such symptoms, please consult your doctor.
Q. Can I use Voglibose for weight loss? No. Voglibose is not approved for weight loss. It can produce weight loss on prolonged use due to inhibition of carbohydrate digestion and delayed gastric emptying. It is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus with post-prandial hyperglycemia.
Q. Can I use Voglibose with insulin? Voglibose can be taken with Insulin and it may increase the hypoglycemic effects of insulin. Hence the dosage has to be changed and check with your doctor for dosages.
Q. Which class of drug Voglibose belongs to? The class of drug Voglibose belongs is alpha-glucosidase inhibitor which blocks carbohydrate digestion.
Expert Advice
Repaglinide results in fast and effective control of high blood sugar following meals.For best results, take Repaglinide 15 to 30 minutes before a meal.If you miss a meal, skip your dose to avoid hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level).You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with RepaglinideHypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) is a common side-effect; learn how to identify and manage its symptoms (sweating, rapid heartbeat, weakness, blurry vision, headache) and teach your family as well.
Voglibose is used together with other diabetes medicines to control blood sugar and avoids long-term complications.You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with Voglibose.Voglibose lowers your post-meal blood sugar levels, and therefore should be taken just before meals.Side effects such as stomach pain, gas, and diarrhoea may occur during the first few weeks of treatment but should get better with time.
Product Details
SKU: PC-62137 Product Description: Vogli Rapid 0.3/1.0 mg Tablet is manufactured by Medley Pharmaceuticals Ltd Packing: Strip Condition: New Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.