Vildan M Tablet

Composition of Vildan M Tablet

Vildan M Tablet contains Vildagliptin 50 mg + Metformin 500 mg (as Metformin HCl). It belongs to the DPP-4 inhibitor + Biguanide class of medicines.

Uses of Vildan M Tablet

Type 2 diabetes mellitus: to improve glycaemic control in adults when diet and exercise alone or current therapy is inadequate.

Key benefits

• Helps control blood sugar in type 2 diabetes
• Improves insulin response in a glucose-dependent manner
• Reduces excess glucose production by the liver
• May aid in lowering HbA1c when single therapy is inadequate
• Convenient combination therapy

How Vildan M Tablet works

Vildagliptin is a DPP-4 inhibitor that increases incretin hormones (GLP-1, GIP), leading to increased glucose-dependent insulin release and reduced glucagon. Metformin decreases hepatic glucose production, reduces intestinal glucose absorption and improves insulin sensitivity.

How to take Vildan M Tablet

Oral tablet. Typically taken with meals to reduce stomach upset; swallow whole with water. Dose and frequency as prescribed by the doctor; do not stop or change dose without medical advice.

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. It can cause a dangerous build-up of acid in the blood, with vomiting, severe weakness and laboured breathing. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Vildan M Tablet

Most side effects of Vildan M are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhoea
• abdominal pain
• loss of appetite
• metallic taste
• headache
• dizziness
• upper respiratory tract infection

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 Vildan M Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Use only in type 2 diabetes (not for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis). Risk of lactic acidosis with metformin—higher in severe kidney disease, dehydration, sepsis, heavy alcohol use, or hypoxia; assess renal function before and during therapy. Use caution in liver disease; vildagliptin may raise liver enzymes—monitor if symptoms of hepatitis occur. Temporarily stop metformin before/at time of iodinated contrast studies or major surgery as advised. Monitor for pancreatitis symptoms (severe abdominal pain), and for hypoglycaemia if used with insulin or sulfonylureas.

Do not take Vildan M 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. Not for people with severe kidney disease, severe liver disease, or an acute illness causing dehydration. Not for people who have had diabetic ketoacidosis.

Interactions with other medicines

Alcohol (increases lactic acidosis risk), iodinated contrast media, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (e.g., topiramate, acetazolamide), cimetidine, diuretics, corticosteroids, beta-agonists, ACE inhibitors, insulin and sulfonylureas (increased hypoglycaemia risk), drugs affecting renal function (e.g., NSAIDs)

How to store Vildan M 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 Vildan M 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. Take it with or just after food to reduce stomach upset. Keep taking it even when your sugar readings look normal — that is the medicine working. Continue your diet and physical activity; this medicine works alongside them, not instead of them.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

LA LIFE SCIENCES

Therapeutic class:

Antidiabetic

Drug class:

DPP-4 inhibitor + Biguanide