Vysov XR 100mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Cipla Ltd
Salt Composition
Vildagliptin (100mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Vysov XR 100mg 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
Vysov XR 100mg 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. Vysov XR 100mg 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 Nausea
Alcohol Warning
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Vysov XR 100mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning
Vysov XR 100mg 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
Vysov XR 100mg 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.
Interacting Medicines
Amiloride Beclometasone Betamethasone Chlorthalidone
How it works
Vysov XR 100mg 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 Vysov XR 100mg 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 Vysov XR 100mg 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
When should I take Vysov XR 100mg Tablet?
You can take Vysov XR 100mg 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 Vysov XR 100mg Tablet cause hypoglycemia?
Yes, Vysov XR 100mg Tablet may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), but the chances are lesser as compared to other antidiabetic drugs. Evidence suggests that treatment with Vysov XR 100mg 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 Vysov XR 100mg Tablet is taken along with other antidiabetic drugs.
Does Vysov XR 100mg Tablet cause weight gain?
No, Vysov XR 100mg Tablet does not cause weight gain. Moreover, medications like Vysov XR 100mg Tablet are generally supposed to decrease weight since they act by increasing satiety (feeling of fullness) and delaying emptying of the stomach. This further decreases hunger, restricting the patient from eating more than required.
Is Vysov XR 100mg Tablet the same as sitagliptin?
No, Vysov XR 100mg 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.
