Hirepa 2mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Healing Pharma India Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Repaglinide (2mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Hirepa 2mg Tablet is used to lower blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Hirepa 2mg Tablet is normally prescribed when diet and exercise alone or other medicines have not been enough to control your blood sugar level. It works best when taken before meals. The dose will depend on your condition and blood sugar levels, but you should take it as advised by your doctor. Take Hirepa 2mg Tablet regularly at the same time each day to get the most benefit and you should not stop unless your doctor recommends it. It is controlling your blood sugar levels and helping to prevent serious complications in the future. It is important to stay on the diet and exercise program recommended by your doctor while taking this medicine. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Hirepa 2mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Safety Information
Side Effects
hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal abdominal pain inflammation of sinus joint pain back pain nausea and diarrhea
Alcohol Warning
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Hirepa 2mg Tablet.
Breastfeeding Warning
Hirepa 2mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy Warning
Hirepa 2mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Interacting Medicines
Bezafibrate Fenofibrate Gemfibrozil Trimethoprim
How it works
Hirepa 2mg Tablet is an anti-diabetic medication. It increases the amount of insulin released by the pancreas which prevents blood glucose from rising very high after meals.
Quick Tips
For best results take Hirepa 2mg Tablet 15 to 30 minutes before a meal. You should continue to exercise regularly eat a healthy diet and take your other diabetes medicines along with Hirepa 2mg Tablet It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Hirepa 2mg Tablet affects you. Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemic symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, and anxiety.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the onset time for action of a single tablet of Hirepa 2mg?
After taking one pill of Hirepa 2mg, it generally takes about half an hour to start its insulin-raising effect. This leads to decreased blood sugar levels which typically last for approximately four hours.
Is alcohol consumption safe while on a regimen of Hirepa 2mg Tablet?
It is not advised to consume alcoholic beverries when you are using the drug called 'Hirepa' (2mg). Alcohol can affect how well this medication works. Avoid it because consuming too much might cause symptoms of low blood sugar like weakness, sweating and anxiety.
Can Hirepa 2mg Tablet be used in combination with other diabetes drugs?
Yes, it can. However, this should only occur based on your doctor's guidance as all these medications contribute to lowering blood sugar levels.
Is breastfeeding while taking Hirepa 2mg Tablet recommended?
It is not advised. This could lead the nursing infant's body glucose level down to potentially harmful low levels, since traces of this drug can be passed in a mother’s breast milk.
Should I stop using clopidogrel when taking Hirepa 2mg Tablet?
Before making any changes to your medication routine, consult with the prescribing doctor. If needed due to drug interaction concerns between 'Hirepa' (2mg) and Clopidogrel, you may take half a tablet of Hirepa 2mg before meals while ensuring that daily total remains not more than four mg.
