Vilpower 50 Tablet
Manufacturer
Micro Labs Ltd
Salt Composition
Vildagliptin (50mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Vilpower 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
Vilpower 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. Vilpower 50 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Vilpower 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 Vilpower 50 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 Vilpower 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
What is the recommended timing for taking Vilpower 50 Tablet?
Vilpower 50 Tablet can be taken before, with or after meals. For once-daily dosing, take it in the morning, and for twice-daily dosing, consider taking the first dose in the morning and the second dose in the evening.
Can Vilpower 50 Tablet cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)?
Yes, Vilpower 50 Tablet may lead to hypoglycemia, although this is a rare occurrence. Even in individuals susceptible to hypoglycemia, such as the elderly or those treated with insulin, the risk remains low. However, the likelihood of hypoglycemia increases when taking Vilpower 50 Tablet alongside other antidiabetic medications.
Does Vilpower 50 Tablet contribute to weight gain?
No, Vilpower 50 Tablet does not cause weight gain. Instead, it is designed to decrease weight by increasing satiety and delaying stomach emptying, which in turn reduces hunger and the need for excessive eating.
Is Vilpower 50 Tablet identical to sitagliptin?
No, Vilpower 50 Tablet is not the same as sitagliptin; however, both medications belong to the same class. They share a similar mechanism of action in lowering blood glucose levels.
