Ripadep 0.5mg Tablet

Short Description

Ripadep 0.5mg Tablet is used to lower blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is usually prescribed along with other diabetes medicines to achieve adequate blood sugar control.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Ripadep 0.5mg 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 this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush, or break it. Ripadep 0.5mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

Side Effects

Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels) Abdominal pain Inflammation of sinus Joint pain Back pain Nausea Diarrhea

Alcohol Warning

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ripadep 0.5mg Tablet.

Breastfeeding Warning

Ripadep 0.5mg 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

Ripadep 0.5mg 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.

Interacting Medicines

Bezafibrate Fenofibrate Gemfibrozil Trimethoprim

Ripadep 0.5mg 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.

For best results, take Ripadep 0.5mg Tablet 15 to 30 minutes before a meal. Continue to exercise regularly and eat a healthy diet. Take your other diabetes medicines along with Ripadep 0.5mg Tablet. It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Ripadep 0.5mg Tablet affects you. It may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol, or if you delay or miss a meal.