Visirimir OD 100mg Tablet SR
Manufacturer
Uniza Healthcare LLP
Salt Composition
Vildagliptin (100mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Visirimir OD 100mg Tablet SR 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
Visirimir OD 100mg Tablet SR 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. Visirimir OD 100mg Tablet SR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety Information
Side Effects
hypoglycemia tremor headache dizziness fatigue and nausea
Alcohol Warning
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Visirimir OD 100mg Tablet SR. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning
Visirimir OD 100mg Tablet SR 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
Visirimir OD 100mg Tablet SR 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
Visirimir OD 100mg Tablet SR 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
Visirimir OD 100mg Tablet SR 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 Visirimir OD 100mg Tablet SR 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 Visirimir OD 100mg Tablet SR?
You can take Visirimir OD 100mg Tablet SR 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 Visirimir OD 100mg Tablet SR cause hypoglycemia?
Yes, Visirimir OD 100mg Tablet SR may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), but this risk is lower compared to other antidiabetic drugs. Evidence suggests that treatment with Visirimir OD 100mg Tablet SR has been shown to cause hypoglycemia in very rare cases. However, the chance of hypoglycemia increases if Visirimir OD 100mg Tablet SR is taken along with other antidiabetic drugs.
Does Visirimir OD 100mg Tablet SR cause weight gain?
No, Visirimir OD 100mg Tablet SR does not cause weight gain. Moreover, medications like Visirimir OD 100mg Tablet SR are generally expected to decrease weight as they act by increasing satiety (feeling of fullness) and delaying emptying of the stomach. This further decreases hunger, limiting patient consumption.
Is Visirimir OD 100mg Tablet SR the same as sitagliptin?
No, Visirimir OD 100mg Tablet SR is not the same as Sitagliptin, but both drugs belong to the same class. Additionally, these two drugs share a similar mechanism of decreasing blood glucose levels.
