INTRODUCTION ABOUT EUREPA 2MG TABLET

EUREPA 2MG TABLET contains Repaglinide which belongs to the group of medicines called Antidiabetics. It is used to manage type 2 diabetes as an adjunct to diet and exercise.

Type 2 diabetes is a disease condition in which the pancreas does not make enough insulin to control sugar in the body or the body does not react well to insulin that is produced thus, leading to high blood glucose levels. The symptoms of high blood sugar level are feeling thirsty, increased urination, dry skin, and dry mouth.

Along with the management with EUREPA 2MG TABLET your doctor may advise you to make some lifestyle changes such as having a balanced diet, good sleep, exercising. Before starting the managements with EUREPA 2MG TABLET your doctor would want you to take some diagnostic tests.

EUREPA 2MG TABLET is not recommended in patients who have severe liver disease, diabetes type 1 and diabetic ketoacidosis. Consult your doctor for advice.

Patients having moderate liver diseases, kidney problems or are about to have a surgery should take EUREPA 2MG TABLET with caution.

EUREPA 2MG TABLET should not be taken by pregnant or breast-feeding women, children and adolescents below 18 years of age.

It is also not recommended for use in elderly patients above 75 years of age. The most common side-effects of EUREPA 2MG TABLET are hypoglycaemia, stomach pain and diarrhoea. Talk to your doctor if these worsen or doesn’t improve.

USES OF EUREPA 2MG TABLET

• Used to manage type 2 diabetes mellitus

HOW EUREPA 2MG TABLET WORKS

EUREPA 2MG TABLET helps in reducing the blood sugar levels by acting on specific cells (beta cells) present in the pancreas and increases the release of insulin. Insulin is responsible for bringing the blood sugar levels down.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Take EUREPA 2MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.

SIDE EFFECTS OF EUREPA 2MG TABLET

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug - Drug Interactions:

• medicines used to manage depression (Ex. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors)
• medicines used to manage high blood pressure or heart conditions, beta blockers (Ex. propranolol), ACE inhibitors (Ex. captopril, enalapril)
• salicylates (Ex. aspirin)
• medicines used to manage cancer (Ex. octreotide)
• medicines used as painkiller, NSAIDS (Ex. paracetamol, naproxen)
• medicines used for anaemia or to manage inflammation (Ex. steroids)
• oral contraceptives (used as birth control pills)
• diuretics or water pills (Ex. thiazides)
• medicines used to manage breast cysts and endometriosis (Ex. danazol)
• medicines used to manage low levels of thyroid hormones (Ex. levothyroxine)
• medicines used to manage asthma, sympathomimetics (Ex. albuterol, terbutaline)
• antibiotic medicines (Ex. clarithromycin, trimethoprim, rifampicin)
• antifungal medicines (Ex. itraconazole, ketoconazole)
• medicines used to manage high blood fats (Ex. gemfibrozil)
• medicines used to suppress the immune system (Ex. ciclosporin)
• medicines used to reduce chronic iron overload (Ex. deferasirox)
• medicines used to manage epilepsy (Ex. phenytoin, carbamazepine, phenobarbital)
• St. John’s wort (herbal medicine)
• medicines used to manage blood clots (Ex. clopidogrel)

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of EUREPA 2MG TABLET it can lead to hypoglycaemia. Inform your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdosage of EUREPA 2MG TABLET are cold sweat, cool pale skin, headache, fast heartbeat, nausea, feeling very hungry, temporary changes in vision, drowsiness, unusual tiredness and weakness, nervousness or tremor, feeling anxious and confused, and difficulty in concentrating.

SYNOPSIS

MORE INFORMATION

• Keep EUREPA 2MG TABLET out of reach of children
• Store at room temperature