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Prandin Uses Prandin stimulates the pancreas to release insulin. The body needs insulin to break down sugars in food.
How To Use Prandin Take Prandin exactly as directed on the package or as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you. Take each dose with a full glass of water. Take Prandin before meals. It is usually taken 15 minutes before each meal. However, it can be taken immediately before a meal or up to 30 minutes before a meal. Never take more of this medication than is prescribed for you.
Prandin Side Effects This drug may cause following serious side effects : an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing, closing of the throat, swelling of the lips, tongue, or face, or hives) to Prandin. The side effects of treatment with Prandin result mostly from blood sugar levels that are either too high or too low. You should be familiar with the symptoms of both high and low blood sugar levels and know how to treat both conditions. Low blood sugar may occur if meals are missed or delayed after taking a dose of Prandin, if you exercise more than usual, during illness, especially with vomiting or diarrhea, if you take other medications, after drinking alcohol, and in other situations. low blood sugar, has the following symptoms: hunger, headache, drowsiness, weakness, dizziness, fast heartbeat, sweating, tremor, and nausea. Keep sugary hard candy, chocolate, fruit juice, or glucose tablets on hand to treat episodes of low blood sugar. Increased blood sugar may occur if you eat significantly more food than usual, if you exercise less than usual, if you take other medications, if you have a fever or other illness, and in other situations. High blood sugar, has the following symptoms: increased thirst, increased hunger, and increased urination. Side effects other than those listed here may also occur.
Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual
Prandin Precautions Tell you doctor if
you are have kidney disease, have liver disease, have Type 1 diabetes mellitus (insulin-dependent diabetes), have diabetic ketoacidosis, have a serious infection, illness, or injury, or need surgery.
Prandin should not be used without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or are planning a pregnancy. As it might passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing infant. Caution is advised when this product is used in the elderly since this group may be more sensitive to side effects. Follow diet, medication, and exercise routines very closely. Changing any of these routines can affect blood sugar levels. Avoid alcohol. It lowers blood sugar and may interfere with diabetes treatment. Tell your doctor and dentist that you are taking this medication before having surgery.
Prandin Drug Interactions Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you are using, especially : Aspirin or another salicylate (form of aspirin) such as salsalate (Disalcid, others), diflunisal (Dolobid), choline salicylate-magnesium salicylate (Trilisate, Tricosal, others), or magnesium salicylate (Magan, Mobidin, Doan's, others), a beta-blocker such as atenolol (Tenormin), metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL), propranolol (Inderal), and others, a diuretic (water pill) such as hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ, HydroDiuril) and others, a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), and tranylcypromine (Parnate), a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, Nuprin, others), naproxen (Aleve, Anaprox, Naprosyn, others), ketoprofen (Orudis KT, Orudis, Oruvail), and others, a phenothiazine such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine), perphenazine (Trilafon), and thioridazine (Mellaril), a steroid medication such as prednisone (Deltasone, others), methylprednisolone (Medrol, others), dexamethasone (Decadron, others), and prednisolone (Prelone, others), a sulfa-based drug such as sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Septra, others), a thyroid medication, birth control pills or estrogen replacement therapy, erythromycin (E-Mycin, Ery-Tab, E.E.S., others), ketoconazole (Nizoral) or itraconazole (Sporanox), phenobarbital (Luminal) or mephobarbital (Mebaral), phenytoin (Dilantin, Phenytek), probenecid, rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane), or warfarin (Coumadin).Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Prandin.
Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.
Prandin Overdose If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. An overdose of Prandin may include hunger, nausea, anxiety, cold sweats, weakness, drowsiness, unconsciousness, and coma. Prandin Notes Do not share Prandin with others. Prandin Missed Dose If you miss an Prandin dosage, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up. Prandin Storage Store Prandin at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) away from sunlight and moisture.
Important Note The following Informationrmation is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
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