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Food and Herbs Interaction with Repaglinide


Are you taking Repaglinide? Are you aware of the dangers of combining Repaglinide with certain foods and herbs? Drug-food-interactions are seldom discussed but can lead to undesirable side effects and potentially diminish the efficacy of the medication.

Repaglinide Interactions with Food and Herbs

Grapefruit juice: Avoid grapefruit juice while taking Repaglinide as it may result in increased bioavailability of Repaglinide (1 Trusted Source
Drug-drug and food-drug pharmacokinetic interactions with new insulinotropic agents repaglinide and nateglinide

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).

When and How to Take Repaglinide

  • Repaglinide is available in the form of a tablet to taken orally.
  • It should be taken 30 minutes before meals.
  • Follow the instructions as directed by the physician.
  • Do not exceed or miss the dose.
  • Do not discontinue the medication even if you feel better without consulting the physician(2 Trusted Source
    National Library of Medicine: Repaglinide MedlinePlus Drug Information

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    ).

References

1. Drug-drug and food-drug pharmacokinetic interactions with new insulinotropic agents repaglinide and nateglinide
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17253883/
2. National Library of Medicine: Repaglinide MedlinePlus Drug Information.
https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a600010.html

Drug Name : Repaglinide

Repaglinide is a meglitinide antidiabetic, prescribed for type 2 (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes.
We recommend consulting your doctor to verify the information presented on this page or if you need any further clarifications.


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