Prandin
Repaglinide 0.5mg, 1mg and 2mg tablets, used in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus. A meglitinide taken with meals, not between them.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1mg | 30 tablets | US$38.40 | US$1.28 |
| 1mg | 60 tablets | US$71.40 | US$1.19 |
| 1mg | 90 tablets | US$102.60 | US$1.14 |
| 1mg | 120 tablets | US$129.60 | US$1.08 |
| 1mg | 180 tablets | US$190.80 | US$1.06 |
| 1mg | 360 tablets | US$366.98 | US$1.02 |
| 2mg | 30 tablets | US$61.20 | US$2.04 |
| 2mg | 60 tablets | US$114.60 | US$1.91 |
| 2mg | 90 tablets | US$163.80 | US$1.82 |
| 2mg | 120 tablets | US$207.60 | US$1.73 |
| 2mg | 180 tablets | US$305.98 | US$1.70 |
| 2mg | 360 tablets | US$586.80 | US$1.63 |
| 0.5mg | 30 tablets | US$24.00 | US$0.80 |
| 0.5mg | 60 tablets | US$44.98 | US$0.75 |
| 0.5mg | 90 tablets | US$63.90 | US$0.71 |
| 0.5mg | 120 tablets | US$81.60 | US$0.68 |
| 0.5mg | 180 tablets | US$120.60 | US$0.67 |
| 0.5mg | 360 tablets | US$229.98 | US$0.64 |
- Category
- Diabetes Management
- Active ingredient
- Repaglinide
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 0.5 · 1 · 2mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Prandin on your behalf.
- Condition
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Alternative names
- NovoNorm
- Therapeutic class
- Meglitinide Antidiabetic
- Pharmacological class
- Meglitinide
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to repaglinide; type 1 diabetes mellitus; diabetic ketoacidosis
- Precautions and warnings
- monitor for hypoglycaemia; take immediately before meals
- Minor side effects
- hypoglycaemia; abdominal pain
- Moderate side effects
- nausea; diarrhoea
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Novo Nordisk
- Onset time
- 15–30 minutes
- Duration
- 4–6 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C in the original container.
- Drug interactions
- Gemfibrozil; Alcohol
- Age restrictions
- Not recommended under 18 years.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Should not be used. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Serious side effects
severe hypoglycaemia, requires immediate medical attention; anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Repaglinide 0.5mg, 1mg and 2mg tablets, used in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus. A meglitinide taken with meals, not between them.
Mechanism of action
Repaglinide stimulates insulin release from the pancreas by closing ATP-dependent potassium channels in the membrane of pancreatic beta cells, which depolarizes the cell and opens calcium channels.
Prandin is a medication containing repaglinide, used to assist in the management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. This active ingredient is also known by the brand name Novonorm. The treatment is available as an oral tablet in strengths of 0.5mg, 1mg, and 2mg.
Buying Prandin online
For people in Australia who live far from a reliable pharmacy, ordering this medication online provides a reliable option for consistent access.
What you will receive
Prandin is the originator brand name, made by Novo Nordisk. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Novo Nordisk and do not ship the original Prandin.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Repaglinide) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- Inactive ingredients, tablet appearance and packaging can differ from the original brand; the active ingredient and dose are the same.