Meglitinide
(Repaglinide) helps the body
to make more insulin right after meals, thus blood glucose rise is
limited after eating.
Meglitinide
- Brand: Prandin (repaglinide)
This
type of pill helps body to make more insulin for a short period right
after meals. Excess insulin helps keeps blood glucose from going too
high after eating, a common problem in diabetes.
Avoid
Repaglinide / Prandin, if you
- are pregnant, planning to get pregnant, or
breastfeeding,
- have liver disease
Possible side
effects of Repaglinide / Prandin
- low blood glucose, also called hypoglycemia,
- weight gain,
- upset stomach,
- back pain or a headache.
