Vildapride 50MG Tab 15S

Composition

Vildagliptin (50mg)

Uses of Vildapride 50MG Tab 15S

Type 2 diabetes mellitus to improve glycaemic control along with diet and exercise; used alone or in combination with other antidiabetic medicines (e.g., metformin, sulfonylurea, insulin) as prescribed.

• •Lowers blood glucose in type 2 diabetes
• •Improves post-meal sugar control
• •Low risk of hypoglycaemia when used alone
• •Weight-neutral in many patients
• •Can be combined with other antidiabetic medicines

How it works

Vildagliptin is a DPP-4 inhibitor. It increases levels of incretin hormones (GLP-1 and GIP), which enhance glucose-dependent insulin release and reduce glucagon secretion, lowering blood glucose mainly after meals with a low risk of hypoglycaemia when used alone.

Directions for use

Oral tablet. Take exactly as prescribed, preferably at the same time each day, with or without food. Common regimens: 50 mg once daily or 50 mg twice daily depending on combination therapy and kidney function; do not stop without medical advice.

Side effects

Common side effects of Vildapride 50MG Tab 15S may include:

• •Headache
• •dizziness
• •nausea
• •vomiting
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