What is this drug used for?
It is used to lower blood sugar in patients with high blood sugar (diabetes).
Pronunciation
(re PAG li nide & met FOR min)
Medication Safety Issues
Sound-alike/look-alike issues:
PrandiMet may be confused with Avandamet, Prandin
Storage/Stability
Do not store above 25°C (77°F). Protect from moisture.
Adverse Reactions
The following information reflects the frequency of adverse effects experienced by patients who received the repaglinide/metformin fixed-dose combination product. Also see individual agents.
>10%:
Central nervous system: Headache (22%)
Endocrine & metabolic: Hypoglycemia (33%)
Gastrointestinal: Diarrhea (19%), nausea (15%)
Respiratory: Upper respiratory tract infection (11%)
