Vylda Tablet
Vylda Tablet is an anti-diabetic medicine. It is used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It contains vildagliptin as its active medicine. This medicine should be taken as directed by the doctor and in doses and duration as prescribed. It is advisable, along with taking the diabetes medications as prescribed by the doctor, you must make certain lifestyle modifications like regular exercise, following a low carb diet, avoid smoking, limiting alcohol consumption and maintaining a healthy weight. You must check your blood sugar levels. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about all the medicines and supplements you take and all the conditions or diseases you suffer from, before starting Vylda Tablet.
Uses of Vylda 50 MG
For management of type 2 diabetes mellitus
Contraindications of Vylda 50 MG
If you are allergic to vildagliptin or any of the ingredient of Vylda Tablet
Side effects of Vylda 50 MG
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Nausea
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Tiredness,
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Dizziness
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Headache
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Low blood sugar levels
Precautions and Warnings of Vylda 50 MG
Pregnancy
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Can I take Vylda Tablet during pregnancy?
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You should not take Vylda Tablet during pregnancy. Limited information is available about its safety in pregnancy. This medicine should not be taken if you are pregnant unless your doctor considers it essential.
Breast Feeding
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Can I take Vylda Tablet while breastfeeding?
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It is advised not to breastfeed when you are taking Vylda Tablet as limited information is available on how this medicine can affect your baby. Consult a doctor, your doctor will tell you on the use of this medicine after assessing the benefits over risks.
Driving
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Can I drive if I have consumed Vylda Tablet?
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There is limited information related to its effect on driving ability. However sometimes you may experience dizziness after taking this medicine. So it is advised to be careful while driving or operating machinery.
Alcohol
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Can I consume alcohol with Vylda Tablet?
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Vylda Tablet should not be consumed with alcohol as it affects the blood glucose levels. It can decrease or increase the blood sugar level depending on the quantity and frequency of alcohol consumption. It also interferes with the liver’s activity.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
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You have a liver and kidney function problems or if you are on dialysis
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You have heart problems like irregular heart rhythm and heart failure as it may increase the symptoms further
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You have known history of pancreatitis or develop sudden pain in the stomach or back, immediately stop the medicine and report to the hospital
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You may find increased liver enzymes in blood test reports
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It should not be used for patients having type 1 diabetes (your body does not produce insulin)
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You are taking any other medicines for diabetes like Glyburide (sulphonylurea) along with this medicine, you may experience a sudden fall in blood glucose level. The doctor might need to reduce the dosage to reduce this risk.
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You experience skin problems
Mode of Action of Vylda 50 MG
How Does It Work?
Vylda Tablet works by inhibiting enzymes that degrade chemical substances known as incretins. Incretins play an important role to control the blood glucose levels. Thus the levels of incretin are maintained, thereby lowering the blood glucose.
Directions for Use of Vylda 50 MG
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Vylda Tablet should be taken as a whole with a sufficient amount of water with or after food.
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Do not change your dose unless your doctor tells you to. Never stop the medicine on your own.
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It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results.
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You should not consume more than that prescribed by your doctor.
Interactions of Vylda 50 MG
Interactions with other medicines
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Some medicines can affect the way Vylda Tablet works, or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
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Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
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Concomitant use of Vylda Tablet with medicines such as water pills, corticosteroids, thyroxine and medicines which affect the brain functions or central nervous system can reduce the effect of this Tablet
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There may be a risk of swelling on face, lips, tongue on concomitant use of captopril, enalapril, fosinopril used to treat high blood pressure
Storage and disposal of Vylda 50 MG
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Store Vylda Tablets below 25°C protected from moisture, sunlight and heat
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Keep the medicine out of the reach of children
Dosage of Vylda 50 MG
Overdose
Store Vylda Tablets below 25°C protected from moisture, sunlight and heat Keep the medicine out of the reach of children
Missed a Dose
If you missed any dose of Vylda, take it as soon as you remember. If it’s time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule. Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.
