Drug reference
repaglinide
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Drug class
Endocrine (Insulin secretagogues)
Mechanism of action
Increases insulin secretion by blocking ATP potassium channels on beta islet cells, which facilitates calcium entry through calcium channels; increased intracellular calcium stimulates insulin release from pancreatic beta cells
Common side effects
- Arthralgia
- Headache
- Back pain
- Hypoglycemia
- Bronchitis
- Sinusitis
Known interactions (1)
- gemfibrozil + repaglinide Contraindicated
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is repaglinide?
repaglinide belongs to: Endocrine.
How does repaglinide work?
Increases insulin secretion by blocking ATP potassium channels on beta islet cells, which facilitates calcium entry through calcium channels; increased intracellular calcium stimulates insulin release from pancreatic beta cells
What are the common side effects of repaglinide?
Arthralgia, Headache, Back pain, Hypoglycemia, Bronchitis, Sinusitis
Which drugs interact with repaglinide?
gemfibrozil
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