VILDAKINZ-50
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Vildagliptin Tablet
VILDAKINZ-50 - This medication is used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus and it is used with a healthy diet and regular exercise to control blood sugar levels in the body. VILDAKINZ-50 is an anti-diabetic medication that helps to prevent serious complications of diabetes like kidney damage and blindness. This medication is normally provided when diet and exercise alone or other medicines do not prove sufficient to control your blood sugar level. This medicine is specialized for those patients whose blood sugar levels are not controlled by diet and exercise alone.
VILDAKINZ-50 is used alone or in combination with other diabetic medications. Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the way our body processes glucose. People who are suffering from type 2 diabetes do not produce enough insulin or cannot perform its function in the body. You know mostly older persons are suffering from type 2 diabetes, which is also known as adult-onset diabetes.
How Does VILDAKINZ-50 Work?
This medicine contains Vildagliptin which works by preventing the breakdown of a chemical messenger called the incretin hormone and this is released after the meal to stimulate the release of insulin from the pancreas. This medication increases the level of incretin hormone so that sufficient insulin can be produced from the pancreas to lower raised blood sugar levels.
How We Take Vildagliptin?
Take this medication as prescribed by your healthcare provider. You know they advised you to take this medication based on your health condition. Do not break or chew this medication and swallow it whole with a glass of water. To avoid an upset stomach take this medication after a meal. Take Vildagliptin with or without food as advised by your doctor and swallow it a whole with a glass of water.
Uses of Vildagliptin
This medication is used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Medicinal Benefits of Vildagliptin
This medication contains Vildagliptin which is an anti-diabetic drug that is used to treat type 2 diabetes, especially in patients whose blood sugar levels are not controlled by diet and exercise only. This medication prevents the breakdown of incretin hormones and glucagon-like peptides. Thereby, increasing these two hormones which are released after a meal this medication increases insulin production by the pancreas and decreases glucagon production by the liver. Moreover, this medication helps control blood sugar levels and prevent further complications due to diabetes.
Side Effects of Vildagliptin
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Headache
- Excessive sweating
- Low blood sugar levels
- Trembling
Vildagliptin is not recommended for patients with diabetic ketoacidosis and type 1 diabetes. If you are suffering from type 1 diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis, or disease of the pancreas, kidney, liver, or heart problem, then inform your doctor before taking this medication.
Storage of Vildagliptin
Store this medication in a cool and dry place, away from heat and sunlight.
Precautions for Taking this Medication
Alcohol - If you are taking this medication then it is advisable to avoid consuming alcohol with Vildagliptin because it may cause high or low blood sugar levels.
Pregnancy - If you are pregnant or planning to conceive then consult with your doctor before taking this medication. Because Vildagliptin is not recommended for pregnant women.
Breast Feeding - The excretion of this medication in breast milk is unknown and is not recommended for breastfeeding mothers.
Driving - Do not drive after taking Vildagliptin because it may cause dizziness in some people so avoid driving after taking this medication.
Liver - If you are suffering from liver problems then you can take this medication with caution especially if you have a history of liver disease. The dose may be adjusted by your healthcare provider and it is based on your condition.
Kidney - Take this medication with caution if you are suffering from a kidney problem and the dose may be adjusted by your doctor to your health condition.