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Prandin |
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- Description - |
Prandin is used to reduce blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes (the kindthatdoes not require insulin shots). It's prescribed when diet and exercise alone fail tocorrectthe problem. A combination of Prandin and a second diabetes drug called Glucophage canbe prescribed if either drug alone proves insufficient.
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- Common Side Effects - |
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Back pain,bronchitis,chest pain,constipation,diarrhea,headache,indigestion,joint pain,low blood sugar,nasal inflammation,nausea,sinus inflammation,skin tingling,upper respiratory tract infection,urinary tract infection,vomiting |
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- Possible Interactions - |
Airway-opening medications such as Alupent, Proventil, and Ventolin
Alcohol (excessive amounts can cause low blood sugar)
Aspirin
Barbiturates such as the sedatives Seconal and Nembutal
Beta blockers such as the blood pressure medications Inderal and Tenormin
Blood thinners such as Dicumarol and Miradon
Calcium channel blockers such as the blood pressure medications Cardizem andProcardia
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Chloramphenicol (Chloromycetin)
Erythromycin (Eryc, Ery-Tab, PCE)
Estrogens such as Premarin
Ketoconazole (Nizoral)
Furosemide (Lasix)
Glucose lowering agents such as Glucotrol and Micronase
Isoniazid
Major tranquilizers such as Mellaril and Stelazine
MAO inhibitors such as the antidepressants Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate
Niacin (Nicobid)
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as Advil, Motrin, Naprosyn, andVoltaren
Oral contraceptives
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
Probenecid (Benemid, ColBENEMID)
Rifampin (Rifadin, Ri |
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- Manufacturer - |
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Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals Inc |
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100 College Road West |
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Princeton, NJ 08540-7810 |
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USA |
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