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Reepag MF 2mg/500mg Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

METFORMIN-500MG + REPAGLINIDE-2MG

Uses:

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Medicinal Benefits:

Reepag MF 2mg/500mg Tablet should be taken with food to avoid an upset stomach. Reepag MF 2mg/500mg Tablet should be taken at the same time of the day each time for the best results. Your doctor will decide what dose should be taken for better advice, which can change quickly depending on your condition. A common side effect of Reepag MF 2mg/500mg Tablet is hypoglycaemia (low blood glucose levels), characterised by dizziness, sweating, palpitations, hunger pangs, dry mouth, skin, etc. To avoid hypoglycaemia, you should not miss meals and should carry some form of sugar along with you. Other side effects include taste change, nausea, diarrhoea, stomach pain, headache, and upper respiratory symptoms.

FAQs

Diabetes is a lifelong chronic medical condition, so its treatment should also continue for the whole life, so keep taking Reepag MF 2mg/500mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to stop the medicine.

If you are going for any surgery or dental treatment, you are advised to tell the person carrying your diabetes and the list of medicines, including the Reepag MF 2mg/500mg Tablet you are taking. This is because they will suggest you skip your doses for some time.

Your doctor may suggest you go for a regular test for sugar (glucose) in your blood or urine to monitor if diabetes has been controlled or not.

If a person is getting unusually thrust or passing urine frequently more than normal while taking Reepag MF 2mg/500mg Tablet, they should tell it to their doctor as it may be a sign that there is too much sugar in their blood, and treatment needs to be adjusted. It may also be because of dehydration as Reepag MF 2mg/500mg Tablet can lead to loss of fluids. Increase intake of fluids; if even then you feel thirsty, please consult your doctor.

Reepag MF 2mg/500mg Tablet is not allowed to be used in medical conditions, including renal impairment, type 1 diabetes, metabolic acidosis, diabetic ketoacidosis (excess acids in your blood), and receiving gemfibrozil (used to treat abnormal blood lipid levels).

Type-2 diabetes generally does not affect healthy children and teens, but it may affect children who are obese, which is also known as Childhood Obesity.

Hypoglycemia refers to low blood sugar levels, and it is one of the side effects of Reepag MF 2mg/500mg Tablet. Hypoglycemia can occur if you miss or delay your food, drink alcohol, over-exercise, or take other antidiabetic medicine along with this medicine. It is important to monitor blood sugar levels regularly.

A Reepag MF 2mg/500mg Tablet should not be used with other anti-diabetic medications as it may cause hypoglycemia (lower blood sugar level).

Yes, long-term usage of Reepag MF 2mg/500mg Tablet can cause vitamin B12 deficiency as it interferes with the absorption of vitamin B12 in the stomach. The symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency include fatigue, nerve problems, tingling sensation and numbness in hands and feet, weakness, urinary problems, affected mental status, and difficulty in maintaining balance. These symptoms can be managed by taking Vitamin B12 supplements as advised by your doctor.

If you have symptoms like increased hunger, increased thirst, frequent urination (usually at night), unexplained weight loss, fatigue, blurred vision, slow wound/sores healing, and frequent infections, contact your doctor, as it can be a condition of type 2 diabetes.

If you feel that your blood sugar level is decreasing and you are feeling weak, immediately eat sugar candies or drink sugary beverages. It will help to balance the blood sugar level in your body. So, it is advisable to keep sugar candies with you.