Vildaglit Dosage & Drug Information

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Vildagliptin

Indications/Uses

Adjunct to diet & exercise to improve glycaemic control in patients w/ type 2 DM as monotherapy or in dual combination w/ metformin, sulphonylurea, thiazolidinedione or insulin when diet, exercise & a single antidiabetic agent do not result in adequate glycaemic control.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Monotherapy 50 or 100 mg daily. In dual combination w/ metformin or thiazolidinedione 50 mg bd (morning & evening). In dual combination w/ sulphonylurea 50 mg once daily in the morning.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Ketoacidosis.

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Special Precautions

Discontinue if acute pancreatitis symptoms (persistent, severe abdominal pain) occur. Monitor liver function. Heart failure; avoid in moderate or severe. Pregnancy. Not to be used during lactation. Not recommended in childn <18 yr.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Nausea, peripheral oedema, headache, tremor, asthenia, dizziness; constipation, hypoglycaemia, arthralgia.

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Drug Interactions

Glucose-lowering effect may be reduced by thiazides, corticosteroids, thyroid products & sympathomimetics.

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Storage

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Description

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MIMS Class

Antidiabetic Agents

ATC Classification

A10BH02 - vildagliptin ; Belongs to the class of dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitors. Used in the treatment of diabetes.

Regulatory Classification

POM

Presentation/Packing

Form

Vildaglit tab 50 mg

Packing/Price

2 × 10's

Vildaglit

vildagliptin

Manufacturer:

Healthcare Pharma

Distributor:

San Lwin Trading

Marketer:

San Lwin Trading