Introduction
What is it prescribed for?
- Type II Diabetes Mellitus
This medicine reduces blood glucose levels in patients with type II diabetes mellitus.
Warning & Precautions
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.
General warnings
Insulin secretagogues
This medicine should be used with caution in patients who are using insulin secretagogues due to the increased risk of hypoglycemia. Close monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments may be necessary based on the clinical condition.
Bullous pemphigoid
This medicine should be used with caution due to the increased risk of bullous pemphigoid, a hypersensitivity reaction of the skin. Any unusual symptoms such as skin blisters or skin rashes should be reported to the doctor on priority. Therapy with the medicine may be discontinued based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Arthralgia
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of severe arthralgia due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Replacement with a suitable alternative should be done under your doctor's supervision.
Pediatric Use
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients below 18 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.
How to Use
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to vildagliptin or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.
Type I Diabetes mellitus
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus since it is not effective in treating this condition.
Diabetic ketoacidosis
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of diabetic ketoacidosis due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
Hepatic impairment
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of hepatic impairment due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects.
Side Effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them
Common
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Weakness
- Constipation
- Weight gain
- Sore throat
- Excessive sweating
- Heartburn
- Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet
More Information
Storage
- Keep this medicine out of reach of children
- Store at room temperature (15-25°C)
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date
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