Glipy OD 100mg Tablet SR
Manufacturer
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition
Vildagliptin (100mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Glipy OD 100mg Tablet SR is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus, used together with a healthy diet and regular exercise to control blood sugar levels.
Dosage Form
Tablet SR
Introduction
Glipy OD 100mg Tablet SR 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. Glipy OD 100mg Tablet SR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Glipy OD 100mg Tablet SR 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
Take it at the same time every day Carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia symptoms Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Glipy OD 100mg Tablet SR affects you Your doctor may check your kidney and liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter
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Frequently asked questions
When should I take Glipy OD 100mg Tablet SR?
Glipy OD 100mg Tablet SR can be taken before, with, or after meals. If prescribed for once-daily use, take it in the morning. If you need to take it twice daily, consider taking the first dose in the morning and the second in the evening.
Does Glipy OD 100mg Tablet SR cause hypoglycemia?
Yes, Glipy OD 100mg Tablet SR may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), but this risk is lower compared to other antidiabetic drugs. Some evidence suggests that treatment with Glipy OD 100mg Tablet SR has been linked to hypoglycemia in extremely rare cases. The likelihood of experiencing hypoglycemia remains low even in individuals with a history of hypoglycemia, such as older adults or those receiving insulin therapy. However, the risk increases when taken alongside other antidiabetic drugs.
Does Glipy OD 100mg Tablet SR cause weight gain?
No, Glipy OD 100mg Tablet SR does not cause weight gain. These medications are often prescribed to help reduce weight as they increase satiety (feeling of fullness) and delay stomach emptying. This leads to decreased hunger and reduced overall food intake.
Is Glipy OD 100mg Tablet SR the same as sitagliptin?
Glipy OD 100mg Tablet SR is not the same as Sitagliptin. These drugs belong to the same class but have different mechanisms and are not interchangeable.
