Valmidil-S 50 mg Tablet

Composition of Valmidil-S 50 mg Tablet

Valmidil-S 50 mg Tablet contains Vildagliptin 50 mg. It belongs to the DPP-4 inhibitor (gliptin) class of medicines.

Uses of Valmidil-S 50 mg Tablet

• Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus to improve blood glucose control
• usually as an add-on to diet and exercise; may be used alone or in combination with other antidiabetic medicines as prescribed.

Key benefits

• Lowers fasting and post-meal blood sugar
• Improves glycaemic control in type 2 diabetes
• Low risk of hypoglycaemia when used alone
• Weight-neutral option
• Can be combined with other antidiabetic medicines as prescribed

How Valmidil-S 50 mg Tablet works

Vildagliptin is a DPP-4 inhibitor that increases levels of incretin hormones (GLP-1 and GIP). This enhances glucose-dependent insulin release and reduces glucagon secretion, helping lower blood sugar with a low risk of hypoglycaemia when used without sulfonylureas/insulin.

How to take Valmidil-S 50 mg Tablet

Tablet for oral use. Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor, with or without food, at the same time each day. Do not stop or change dose without medical advice; continue diet and exercise recommendations.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine may cause low blood sugar, particularly if you also take other diabetes medicines. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Valmidil-S 50 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Valmidil-S are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Headache
• dizziness
• nausea
• stomach discomfort
• diarrhoea
• constipation
• upper respiratory tract infection
• tremor (more likely with combination therapy)
• increased sweating (more likely with combination therapy)

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Valmidil-S 50 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Type 2 diabetes only (not for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis). Use with caution in patients with liver disease; liver function tests may be advised and the medicine should be stopped if persistent elevation in liver enzymes or jaundice occurs. Use caution in moderate to severe kidney impairment (dose adjustment may be required). Seek medical help for severe abdominal pain (possible pancreatitis), blistering skin rash (bullous pemphigoid), or signs of allergic reaction. Risk of hypoglycaemia increases if used with insulin or sulfonylureas.

Do not take Valmidil-S if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for type 1 diabetes or for diabetic ketoacidosis.

Interactions with other medicines

Insulin, sulfonylureas (increased risk of hypoglycaemia), ACE inhibitors (may increase risk of angioedema), corticosteroids/diuretics (may worsen glycaemic control), other antidiabetic medicines (additive glucose-lowering).

How to store Valmidil-S 50 mg Tablet

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place. Protect from moisture and direct light. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Valmidil-S 50 mg Tablet

It can be taken with or without food, at the same time each day. Keep up your diet and activity — this medicine supports them.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ANTHEM BIOPHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Antidiabetic

Drug class:

DPP-4 inhibitor (gliptin)