Glipacure OD 100mg Tablet
Manufacturer
HBC Lifesciences Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Vildagliptin (100mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Glipacure OD 100mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is used together with a healthy diet and regular exercise to control blood sugar levels.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Glipacure OD 100mg Tablet is normally prescribed when diet and exercise alone or other medicines do not prove sufficient to control your blood sugar level. It may prescribe alone or in combination with other diabetes medicines. It can be taken with or without food. The dose will depend on your condition and blood sugar levels. Use it strictly as advised by your doctor.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Glipacure OD 100mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Glipacure OD 100mg Tablet is an antidiabetic medication. It works by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas and decreasing the hormones that raise blood sugar levels. This reduces the fasting and postmeal sugar levels.
Quick Tips
Glipacure OD 100mg Tablet should be taken at the same time every day since this helps you remember to take it. Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor and anxiety. Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Glipacure OD 100mg Tablet affects you. Your doctor may check your kidney and liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the optimal time to take Glipacure OD 100mg Tablet?
Glipacure OD 100mg Tablet can be taken before, with, or after meals. If prescribed once daily, it's recommended to take it in the morning. For twice-daily dosing, the first dose should be taken in the morning and the second dose in the evening.
Can Glipacure OD 100mg Tablet cause hypoglycemia?
Yes, Glipacure OD 100mg Tablet may lead to low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), but this is a rare occurrence. The risk of hypoglycemia is low even in individuals prone to it, such as the elderly or those being treated with insulin. However, the likelihood of hypoglycemia increases when Glipacure OD 100mg Tablet is taken alongside other antidiabetic medications.
Does Glipacure OD 100mg Tablet contribute to weight gain?
No, Glipacure OD 100mg Tablet does not lead to weight gain. In fact, medications like Glipacure OD 100mg Tablet typically cause a decrease in weight due to increased feelings of fullness and delayed stomach emptying, ultimately reducing hunger and preventing excessive eating.
Is Glipacure OD 100mg Tablet the same as sitagliptin?
No, Glipacure OD 100mg Tablet is not identical to sitagliptin. Although both belong to the same class of medications and share a similar mechanism for reducing blood glucose levels.
