O Vildalog 100 Tablet SR
Manufacturer
Wockhardt Ltd
Salt Composition
Vildagliptin (100mg)
Key Information
Short Description
O Vildalog 100 Tablet SR 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 SR
Introduction
O Vildalog 100 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. O Vildalog 100 Tablet SR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
O Vildalog 100 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 O Vildalog 100 Tablet SR at the same time every day Always 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 O Vildalog 100 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 O Vildalog 100 Tablet SR?
O Vildalog 100 Tablet SR can be taken before, with or after meals. If prescribed to take it once daily, take it in the morning. For twice-daily dosing, take the first dose in the morning and the second in the evening.
Does O Vildalog 100 Tablet SR cause hypoglycemia?
Yes, O Vildalog 100 Tablet SR may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). However, the risk is low compared to other antidiabetic drugs. Studies suggest that treatment with O Vildalog 100 Tablet SR has been associated with very rare cases of hypoglycemia. The chance of this side effect increases if O Vildalog 100 Tablet SR is taken alongside other antidiabetic medications.
Does O Vildalog 100 Tablet SR cause weight gain?
No, O Vildalog 100 Tablet SR does not cause weight gain. Moreover, medications such as O Vildalog 100 Tablet SR are generally prescribed to help decrease weight. These drugs act by increasing satiety (feeling of fullness) and delaying stomach emptying. This further reduces hunger and prevents overeating.
Is O Vildalog 100 Tablet SR the same as sitagliptin?
No, O Vildalog 100 Tablet SR is not the same as Sitagliptin. However, both drugs belong to the same class and have a similar mechanism for decreasing blood glucose levels.
