Vildasmart 100 SR Tablet
Manufacturer
Healing Pharma India Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Vildagliptin (100mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Vildasmart 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
Vildasmart 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. 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. Vildasmart 100 SR Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety Information
Side Effects
hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level), tremor, headache, dizziness, fatigue, and nausea
Alcohol Warning
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Vildasmart 100 SR Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning
Vildasmart 100 SR 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
Vildasmart 100 SR 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
Vildasmart 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
Vildasmart 100 SR 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 Vildasmart 100 SR 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 Vildasmart 100 SR Tablet?
You can take Vildasmart 100 SR Tablet tablets 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.
Does Vildasmart 100 SR Tablet cause hypoglycemia?
Yes, Vildasmart 100 SR Tablet may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), but the chance is lesser as compared to other antidiabetic drugs. Evidence suggests that treatment with Vildasmart 100 SR Tablet has been shown to cause hypoglycemia in very rare cases. The risk is low even in those who are prone to hypoglycemia like elderly people or people being treated with insulin. However, the chance of hypoglycemia increases if Vildasmart 100 SR Tablet is taken along with other antidiabetic drugs.
Does Vildasmart 100 SR Tablet cause weight gain?
No, Vildasmart 100 SR Tablet does not cause weight gain. In fact, these medications are generally expected to decrease weight because they act by increasing satiety (feeling of fullness) and delaying emptying of the stomach.
Is Vildasmart 100 SR Tablet the same as sitagliptin?
No, Vildasmart 100 SR Tablet is not the same as Sitagliptin. However, both drugs belong to the same class and have a similar mechanism of decreasing blood glucose levels.
