repaglinide, an antidiabetic medication. ▪ INDICATIONS: It is used to treat stable type 2 diabetes mellitus. ▪ CONTRAINDICATIONS: Known hypersensitivity to meglitinides, diabetic ketoacidosis, and type 1 diabetes mellitus prohibit its use. ▪ ADVERSE EFFECTS: Hypoglycemia is a life-threatening effect. Other adverse effects include paresthesia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, dyspepsia, rash, allergic reactions, back pain, arthralgia, upper respiratory infection, sinusitis, rhinitis, and bronchitis. Headache and weakness are common side effects.
