Vildana 100 SR Tablet
Manufacturer
Akesiss Pharma Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Vildagliptin (100mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Vildana 100 SR 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 SR
Introduction
Vildana 100 SR 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. Vildana 100 SR Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Vildana 100 SR 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 Vildana 100 SR Tablet 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 Vildana 100 SR 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
What is the recommended dosage schedule for taking Vildana 100 SR Tablet?
You can take Vildana 100 SR Tablet before, with or after meals. If you have been prescribed to take this medicine once daily, then take it in the morning. In case you have to take it twice daily, then you should prefer taking the first dose in the morning and the second dose in the evening.
Can Vildana 100 SR Tablet cause hypoglycemia?
Yes, Vildana 100 SR Tablet may cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), but the risk is relatively low compared to other antidiabetic medications. Rare cases of hypoglycemia have been reported with treatment using Vildana 100 SR Tablet, especially in people who are prone to low blood sugar levels, such as the elderly or those being treated with insulin. However, the likelihood of hypoglycemia increases when taking Vildana 100 SR Tablet along with other antidiabetic medications.
Does Vildana 100 SR Tablet lead to weight gain?
No, Vildana 100 SR Tablet does not cause weight gain and is actually supposed to help decrease weight by increasing satiety (feeling of fullness) and delaying stomach emptying. This decreases hunger and helps patients eat less than they normally would.
Is Vildana 100 SR Tablet identical to sitagliptin?
No, Vildana 100 SR Tablet is not the same as Sitagliptin, although both belong to the same class of medications that work by decreasing blood glucose levels. They share a similar mechanism of action.
