Vidaglo OD 100mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Medley Pharmaceuticals
Salt Composition
Vildagliptin (100mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Vidaglo 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
Vidaglo 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. Vidaglo 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 nausea
Alcohol Warning
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Vidaglo OD 100mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning
Vidaglo 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
Vidaglo 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
Vidaglo 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
Take it 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 Vidaglo 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 Vidaglo OD 100mg Tablet?
Vidaglo OD 100mg Tablet can be taken before, with, or after meals. If prescribed to take it once daily, take it in the morning. In case of twice-daily dosing, prioritize taking the first dose in the morning and the second dose in the evening.
Does Vidaglo OD 100mg Tablet cause hypoglycemia?
Yes, Vidaglo OD 100mg Tablet may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). However, this risk is lower compared to other antidiabetic drugs. Evidence suggests that treatment with Vidaglo OD 100mg Tablet has been associated with rare cases of hypoglycemia. The likelihood of hypoglycemia increases if taken alongside other antidiabetic drugs.
Does Vidaglo OD 100mg Tablet cause weight gain?
No, Vidaglo OD 100mg Tablet does not cause weight gain. In fact, these types of medications are generally expected to decrease weight because they increase feelings of fullness and delay stomach emptying, reducing hunger.
Is Vidaglo OD 100mg Tablet the same as sitagliptin?
No, Vidaglo OD 100mg Tablet is not the same as Sitagliptin, although both belong to the same class of medications. These drugs also share a similar mechanism for decreasing blood glucose levels.
