Vilason 50 Tablet
Manufacturer
Unison Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Vildagliptin (50mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Vilason 50 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
Vilason 50 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. Vilason 50 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Vilason 50 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 Vilason 50 Tablet 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 Vilason 50 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
When should I take Vilason 50 Tablet?
Vilason 50 Tablet tablets can be taken before, with, or after meals. If prescribed for once-daily use, take it in the morning. In case of twice-daily usage, consider taking the first dose in the morning and the second in the evening.
Does Vilason 50 Tablet cause hypoglycemia?
Yes, Vilason 50 Tablet may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), but this risk is typically lower than with other antidiabetic medications. Evidence suggests that treatment with Vilason 50 Tablet has been linked to rare cases of hypoglycemia. The chance of experiencing hypoglycemia is even lower in those who are more susceptible, such as the elderly or individuals taking insulin. However, the risk of hypoglycemia increases when taken alongside other antidiabetic drugs.
Does Vilason 50 Tablet cause weight gain?
No, Vilason 50 Tablet does not cause weight gain. In fact, these medications are often prescribed to decrease weight as they promote feelings of fullness and delay stomach emptying. This can help control hunger and prevent overeating.
Is Vilason 50 Tablet the same as sitagliptin?
No, Vilason 50 Tablet is not the same as Sitagliptin, but both drugs belong to the same class of medications. Furthermore, these two drugs have a similar mechanism for lowering blood glucose levels.
