M.R.P.: Rs.300.00
What is NOVONORM 2MG?
- NOVONORM 2MG contains Repaglinide which belongs to a group of oral antidiabetic medicine
- It helps your pancreas to produce more insulin and thereby lower your blood sugar (glucose)
What NOVONORM 2MG is used for?
- NOVONORM 2MG is used to control type 2 diabetes in adults as an add-on to diet and exercise
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Talk to your doctor before you take NOVONORM 2MG, if you:
- are allergic to NOVONORM 2MG or any of the other ingredients in this medicine
- have type 1 diabetes
- have acid level in your blood is raised (diabetic ketoacidosis)
- have a severe liver disease Repaglinide is not recommended in patients with moderate liver disease
- have kidney problems
- are about to have major surgery or you have recently suffered a severe illness or infection
- If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine
- Do not take this medicine if you are under 18 years of age
- Your ability to drive or use a machine may be affected if your blood sugar is low or high. Bear in mind that you could endanger yourself or others
Tell your doctor if you are taking,
- metformin, another medicine for diabetes
- gemfibrozil (used to lower increased fat levels in the blood)
- monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) (used to treat depression)
- beta blockers or ACE-inhibitors (used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions)
- salicylates (e.g. aspirin)
- octreotide (used to treat cancer)
- nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) (a type of painkillers)
- steroids (anabolic steroids and corticosteroids – used for anemia or to treat inflammation)
- oral contraceptives (birth control pills)
- thiazides (diuretics or ‘water pills’)
- danazol (used to treat breast cysts and endometriosis)
- thyroid products (used to treat low levels of thyroid hormones)
- sympathomimetics (used to treat asthma)
- clarithromycin, trimethoprim, rifampicin (antibiotic medicines)
- itraconazole, ketoconazole (antifungal medicines)
- ciclosporin (used to suppress the immune system)
- deferasirox (used to reduce chronic iron overload)
- clopidogrel (prevents blood clots)
- phenytoin, carbamazepine, phenobarbital (used to treat epilepsy)
- john’s wort (herbal medicine)
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.
- Your doctor will work out your dose
- The normal starting dose is 0.5 mg before each main meal
- Swallow the tablets with a glass of water immediately before or up to 30 minutes before each main meal
- The dose may be adjusted by your doctor by up to 4 mg to be taken immediately before or up to 30 minutes before each main meal. The maximum recommended daily dose is 16 mg
- Do not take more NOVONORM 2MG than your doctor has recommended
If you take more NOVONORM 2MG
- If you take too many tablets, your blood sugar may become too low.Contact your doctor immediately
If you forget to take NOVONORM 2MG
- If you miss a dose, take the next dose as usual - do not double the dose
If you stop taking NOVONORM 2MG
- Be aware that the desired effect is not achieved if you stop taking NOVONORM 2MG. Your diabetes may get worse. If any change of your treatment is necessary contact your doctor first
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
- hypoglycaemia
- Stomach pain
- diarrhoea
- acute coronary syndrome (but it may not be due to the medicine)
- vomiting
- constipation
- visual disturbances
- severe liver problems, abnormal liver function such as increased liver enzymes in your blood
- allergy
Warning signs of Hypoglycemia
- Cold sweat,cool pale skin,headache,rapid heartbeat,feeling sick,feeling very hungry,temporary changes in vision,drowsiness,unusual tiredness and weakness,nervousness or tremor,feeling anxious,feeling confused,difficulty in concentrating
If your blood sugar is low or you feel a hypo coming on
- Eat glucose tablets or a high sugar snack or drink, then rest
- Keep this medicine out of reach of children
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date
- Store at room temperature (15-25ºC)
Disclaimer:
The contents of this website are for informational purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
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