Vildagliptin
Information about Vildagliptin
Vildagliptin Uses
Vildagliptin 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 Vildagliptin works
Vildagliptin 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 Vildagliptin
Headache, Dizziness, Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level), Nausea, Weight gain, Tremors
Available Medicine for Vildagliptin
VilgliptVitabolik Pharma
₹791 variant(s)
Vil-GZuventus Healthcare Ltd
₹901 variant(s)
VidalaAkcent Healthcare
₹3601 variant(s)
VildaphageFranco-Indian Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹1201 variant(s)
VilzatoElbrit Life Sciences
₹1301 variant(s)
VelinZelleven Pharma Pvt Ltd
₹1351 variant(s)
DrvildaDR Best pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹601 variant(s)
VildeeTalent India
₹1361 variant(s)
VladimirCentaur Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹671 variant(s)
ViglidaArrient Healthcare Pvt Ltd
₹1201 variant(s)
Expert advice for Vildagliptin
- 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.