Viltas 50mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Tas Med India Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Vildagliptin (50mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Viltas 50mg 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
Viltas 50mg 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. Viltas 50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Viltas 50mg 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
Viltas 50mg 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 Viltas 50mg 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 Viltas 50mg Tablet?
You can take Viltas 50mg 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 Viltas 50mg Tablet cause hypoglycemia?
Yes, Viltas 50mg Tablet may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). However, the chances of this are lower compared to other antidiabetic drugs. Evidence suggests that treatment with Viltas 50mg 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 Viltas 50mg Tablet is taken along with other antidiabetic drugs.
Does Viltas 50mg Tablet cause weight gain?
No, Viltas 50mg Tablet does not cause weight gain. Moreover, medicines such as Viltas 50mg Tablet are generally expected to decrease weight because they act by increasing satiety (feeling of fullness) and delaying emptying of the stomach. This further decreases hunger, limiting the patient's intake of more than necessary.
Is Viltas 50mg Tablet the same as sitagliptin?
No, Viltas 50mg Tablet is not the same as Sitagliptin, but both drugs belong to the same class. Additionally, these two drugs have a similar mechanism of decreasing blood glucose levels.
