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REPAGLINIDE TB 2MG 100

NDC Mfr Size Str Form
57664-0747-88 SUN PHARMACEUTICALS 100 2MG TABLET
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Generic Name
REPAGLINIDE
Substance Name
REPAGLINIDE
Product Type
HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Route
ORAL
Application Number
ANDA077571
Description
11 DESCRIPTION Repaglinide tablets, USP are an oral blood glucose-lowering drug of the glinide class. Repaglinide, S(+)2-ethoxy-4(2((3-methyl-1-(2-(1 piperidinyl) phenyl)-butyl) amino)- 2-oxoethyl) benzoic acid, is chemically unrelated to the oral sulfonylurea insulin secretagogues. Structural Formula of Repaglinide: Repaglinide is a white to off-white powder with molecular formula C 27 H 36 N 2 O 4 and a molecular weight of 452.6. Repaglinide tablets, USP, contain 1 mg or 2 mg of repaglinide. In addition, each tablet contains the following inactive ingredients: dicalcium phosphate (anhydrous), microcrystalline cellulose, corn starch, meglumine, croscarmellose sodium, povidone, poloxamer, magnesium stearate, and colloidal silicon dioxide. The 1 mg and 2 mg tablets contain iron oxides (yellow and red, respectively) as coloring agents. structure
How Supplied
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Repaglinide tablets, USP, 1 mg are available in the following form: Yellow, round, biconvex tablets, debossed with “745” on one side and ‘C’ on the other side. Bottles of 100 NDC 57664-745-88 Bottles of 500 NDC 57664-745-13 Bottles of 1000 NDC 57664-745-18 Repaglinide tablets, USP, 2 mg are available in the following form: Pink, round, biconvex tablets, debossed with “747” on one side and ‘C’ on the other side. Bottles of 100 NDC 57664-747-88 Bottles of 500 NDC 57664-747-13 Bottles of 1000 NDC 57664-747-18 Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Protect from moisture. Keep bottles tightly closed. Dispense in tight containers with safety closures.
Indications & Usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Repaglinide tablets are indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Limitation of Use: Repaglinide tablets should not be used in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus or for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis. Repaglinide tablets are a glinide indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. (1) Limitation of Use: Not for treatment of type 1 diabetes mellitus or diabetic ketoacidosis (1)
Dosage and Administration
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION • The recommended starting dose is 0.5 mg orally before each meal if HbA 1c is less than 8%; and 1 or 2 mg orally before each meal if HbA 1c is 8% or greater. (2.1) • The recommended dose range is 0.5 mg to 4 mg before meals, with a maximum daily dose of 16 mg. (2.1) • The patient’s dose should be doubled up to 4 mg with each meal until satisfactory glycemic control is achieved. At least one week should elapse to assess response after each dose adjustment. (2.1) • Instruct patients to skip the dose of repaglinide tablets if a meal is skipped. In patients who experience hypoglycemia, the dose of repaglinide tablets should be reduced. (2.1 ; 5.1) • Instruct patients to take repaglinide tablets within 30 minutes before meals. (2.1) • In patients with severe renal impairment (CrCl = 20 – 40 mL/min), recommended starting dose is 0.5 mg orally before each meal. (2.2) • Dose modifications are required when used concomitantly with some medications. (2.3 , 7) 2.1 Recommended Dosage and Administration The recommended starting dose for patients whose HbA 1c is less than 8% is 0.5 mg orally before each meal. For patients whose HbA 1c is 8% or greater the starting dose is 1 or 2 mg orally before each meal. The recommended dose range is 0.5 mg to 4 mg before meals, with a maximum daily dose of 16 mg. The patient’s dose should be doubled up to 4 mg with each meal until satisfactory glycemic control is achieved. At least one week should elapse to assess response after each dose adjustment. Instruct patients to take repaglinide tablets within 30 minutes before meals. Repaglinide tablets may be dosed 2, 3, or 4 times a day in response to changes in the patient’s meal pattern. In patients who skip meals, instruct patients to skip the scheduled dose of repaglinide tablets to reduce the risk of hypoglycemia. In patients who experience hypoglycemia, the dose of repaglinide tablets should be reduced [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]. 2.2 Patients with Severe Renal Impairment In patients with severe renal impairment (CrCl = 20 – 40 mL/min) initiate repaglinide tablets 0.5 mg orally before each meal. Gradually titrate the dose, if needed to achieve glycemic control. 2.3 Dose Modifications for Drug Interactions Dosage adjustments are recommended in patients taking concomitant strong CYP3A4 or CYP2C8 inhibitors or strong CYP3A4 or CYP2C8 inducers [see Drug Interactions (7.1) , Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)]. Concomitant use with gemfibrozil is contraindicated [see Contraindications (4)]. Avoid concomitant use of repaglinide tablets with clopidogrel. If concomitant use cannot be avoided, initiate repaglinide tablets at 0.5 mg before each meal and do not exceed a total daily dose of 4 mg [see Drug Interactions (7.1 ), Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)]. Do not exceed a total daily dose of 6 mg of repaglinide tablets in patients receiving cyclosporine [see Drug Interactions (7.1) , Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)] .