Vicemic OD 100mg Tablet
Manufacturer
La Renon Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Vildagliptin (100mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Vicemic 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
Vicemic 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. You should take it regularly at the same time each day to get the most benefit. Do not stop taking the medicine unless advised by your doctor. It is important to stay on the diet and exercise program recommended by your doctor while taking this medicine. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes.
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. Vicemic OD 100mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety Information
Side Effects
hypoglycemia tremor headache dizziness fatigue and nausea
Alcohol Warning
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Vicemic OD 100mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning
Vicemic OD 100mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy Warning
Vicemic OD 100mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Interacting Medicines
Amiloride Beclometasone Betamethasone Chlorthalidone
How it works
Vicemic 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
Vicemic 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 Vicemic OD 100mg Tablet affects you. Your doctor may check your kidney and liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms such as abdominal pain, fatigue, loss of appetite, darkened urine or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).
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Frequently asked questions
When should I take Vicemic OD 100mg Tablet?
Vicemic OD 100mg Tablet can be taken before, with, or after meals. If your doctor has prescribed it to be taken once daily, take it in the morning. In case you have to take it twice daily, consider taking the first dose in the morning and the second dose in the evening.
Does Vicemic OD 100mg Tablet cause hypoglycemia?
Yes, Vicemic OD 100mg Tablet may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). However, this risk is lower compared to other antidiabetic drugs. There have been rare instances where treatment with Vicemic OD 100mg Tablet has been linked to hypoglycemia, but the chance of experiencing it is even less in those who are prone to it, such as elderly individuals or those on insulin therapy. However, the risk of hypoglycemia can increase when taken alongside other antidiabetic medications.
Does Vicemic OD 100mg Tablet cause weight gain?
No, Vicemic OD 100mg Tablet does not cause weight gain. In fact, these medications are typically designed to decrease weight because they increase feelings of fullness (satiety) and delay stomach emptying. This further reduces hunger, limiting patients from consuming more than necessary.
Is Vicemic OD 100mg Tablet the same as Sitagliptin?
No, Vicemic OD 100mg Tablet and Sitagliptin are not the same. However, both belong to the same class of drugs and share a similar mechanism for decreasing blood glucose levels.
