Vicemic
Composition for Vicemic Products
Vicemic Products are primarily used for
Type 2 diabetes mellitusProducts for Vicemic
Vicemic OD 100mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP₹138.75
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Vicemic Tablet
strip of 15 tablets
MRP₹149.06
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Substitute brands for Vicemic
About Vicemic Products
Uses of Vicemic Products
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.
Vicemic Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Vicemic are Headache, Dizziness, Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level), Nausea, Weight gain, Tremors.
How Vicemic Products work
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.
In Depth Information for Vicemic Products
- Vicemic 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 Vicemic 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).
- Vicemic 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 Vicemic 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.
Patient Concerns about Vicemic Products
Frequently asked questions about Vicemic Products
Q. When should I take Vicemic OD 100mg Tablet?
You can take Vicemic OD 100mg 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 Vicemic OD 100mg Tablet cause hypoglycemia?
Yes, Vicemic OD 100mg Tablet may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), but the chances are lesser as compared to other antidiabetic drugs. Evidence suggests that treatment with Vicemic OD 100mg 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 Vicemic OD 100mg Tablet is taken along with other antidiabetic drugs.
Q. Does Vicemic OD 100mg Tablet cause weight gain?
No, Vicemic OD 100mg Tablet does not cause weight gain. Moreover, medicines, such as Vicemic OD 100mg 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.
Q. Is Vicemic OD 100mg Tablet the same as sitagliptin?
No, Vicemic OD 100mg 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.