NCIt definition : A nonsulfonylurea insulin secretagogue belonging to the melgitinide class with hypoglycemic
activity. Repaglinide is rapidly absorbed and has a rapid onset and short duration
of action. This agent is metabolized in the liver by CYP2C8 and CYP3A4 and its metabolites
are excreted in the bile. Repaglinide has a half-life of one hour.;