Vildanat Tablet

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Composition FOR Vildanat 50mg Tablet

Vildagliptin(50mg)

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alcohol interaction for Vildanat Tablet

pregnancy interaction for Vildanat Tablet

lactation interaction for Vildanat Tablet

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Vildanat Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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CAUTION
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Vildanat Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
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Vildanat Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
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Vildanat Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Vildanat 50mg Tablet

Vildagliptin(50mg)

Vildanat tablet uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is used along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.

How vildanat tablet works

Vildanat Tablet is an antidiabetic medication. It works by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas and decreasing the hormones that raise blood sugar levels. This reduces the fasting and postmeal sugar levels.

Common side effects of vildanat tablet

Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level), Tremors, Headache, Dizziness, Fatigue, Nausea

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Expert advice FOR Vildanat Tablet

  • Vildagliptin should be taken at the same time every day since this helps you remember to take it.
  • It may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
  • Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor and anxiety.
  • Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Vildagliptin affects you.
  • Your doctor may check your kidney and liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms such as abdominal pain, fatigue, loss of appetite, darkened urine or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).
  • Vildagliptin should be taken at the same time every day since this helps you remember to take it.
  • Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Vildagliptin affects you.
  • You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with this medicine.
  • It may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
  • Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor and anxiety.
  • Chances of weight gain and low blood sugar are lesser as compared to other diabetes medicines.
  • Inform your doctor if you notice joint pains or develop symptoms such as stomach pain, nausea and/or vomiting.
  • Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while taking this medicine.

Frequently asked questions FOR Vildanat 50mg Tablet

Vildagliptin

Q. When should I take Vildanat Tablet?
You can take Vildanat Tablet tablets before, with or after meals. If you have been prescribed to take this medicine once daily, then take it in the morning. In case you have to take it twice daily, then you should prefer taking the first dose in the morning and the second dose in the evening.
Q. Does Vildanat Tablet cause hypoglycemia?
Yes, Vildanat Tablet may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), but the chances are lesser as compared to other antidiabetic drugs. Evidence suggests that treatment with Vildanat Tablet has been shown to cause hypoglycemia in very rare cases. The risk is low even in those who are prone to hypoglycemia like elderly people or people being treated with insulin. However, the chance of hypoglycemia increases if Vildanat Tablet is taken along with other antidiabetic drugs.
Q. Does Vildanat Tablet cause weight gain?
No, Vildanat Tablet does not cause weight gain. Moreover, medicines, such as Vildanat Tablet, are generally supposed to decrease weight since they act by increasing satiety (feeling of fullness) and delaying emptying of the stomach. This further decreases hunger, restricting the patient from eating more than required.
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Q. Is Vildanat Tablet the same as sitagliptin?
No, Vildanat Tablet is not the same as Sitagliptin, but both drugs belong to the same class. Additionally, these two drugs have a similar mechanism of decreasing blood glucose levels.

Content on this page was last updated on 11 November, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)