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Indications

High Alert


Contraind./Precautions

Contraindicated in:

Use Cautiously in:

Adv. Reactions/Side Effects

Interactions

Drug-drug:

Drug-Natural Products:

Availability

(Generic available)

Route/Dosage

Renal Impairment

US Brand Names

Prandin

Action

  • Stimulates the release of insulin from pancreatic beta cells by closing potassium channels, which results in the opening of calcium channels in beta cells. This is followed by release of insulin.
Therapeutic effects:
  • Lowering of blood glucose levels.

Classifications

Therapeutic Classification: antidiabetics

Pharmacologic Classification: meglitinides

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: Well absorbed (56%) following oral administration.

Distribution: Unknown.

Protein Binding: >98%.

Metabolism/Excretion: Mostly metabolized by the liver; metabolites are excreted primarily in feces.

Half-Life: 1 hr.

Canadian Brand Names

Gluconorm

Time/Action Profile

ROUTEONSETPEAKDURATION
POwithin 30 min60–90 min<4 hr

Patient/Family Teaching

Pronunciation

re-PAG-gli-nide

Code

NDC Code