Zukanorm 50mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Mankind Pharma Ltd
Salt Composition
Vildagliptin (50mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Zukanorm 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
Zukanorm 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.
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. Zukanorm 50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Zukanorm 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
Take Zukanorm 50mg 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 Zukanorm 50mg 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 Zukanorm 50mg Tablet?
You can take Zukanorm 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 Zukanorm 50mg Tablet cause hypoglycemia?
Yes, Zukanorm 50mg Tablet may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), but the chances are lower compared to other antidiabetic drugs. However, this risk can increase if taken in combination with other antidiabetic medications.
Does Zukanorm 50mg Tablet cause weight gain?
No, Zukanorm 50mg Tablet does not cause weight gain. In fact, these medications are generally thought to help with weight loss by increasing satiety (feeling of fullness) and delaying stomach emptying. This leads to reduced hunger, preventing excessive food intake.
Is Zukanorm 50mg Tablet the same as sitagliptin?
No, Zukanorm 50mg Tablet is not the same as Sitagliptin. However, both drugs belong to the same class and share a similar mechanism of action for lowering blood glucose levels.