Gluvil 50mg

Tablet
Vildagliptin
Alco Pharma

Other Strength:

Alternative:
- VILDAPIN 50mg
- Viglita 50mg
- Redia 50mg
- Gluvan 50mg



Gluvil
Description:
Gluvil (Vildagliptin) is a member of a class of DPP-4 inhibitors (Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors) that lowers blood sugar levels in patients with type-2 diabetes mellitus.

Composition:
Each film coated tablet contains Vildagliptin INN 50 mg.

Indication/Use:
Vildagliptin is used to lower blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus as monotherapy or in combination with certain other medicines (metformin or a sulfonylurea medicine or pioglitazone), when diet, exercise or the single medicine do not provide adequate blood sugar level control.

Dosage Guideline:
Adult (over 18 years): The recommended dose of Vildagliptin is 50 mg or 100 mg daily as monotherapy whereas the 100 mg dose is administered in two divided doses of 50 mg given in morning and evening. In combination with metformin or a thiazolidinedione, 50 mg twice daily. In combination with a sulphonylurea, 50 mg daily in the morning or as directed by the registered physician.

Paediatric (under 18 years): Vildagliptin is not recommended for use in children and adolescents due to a lack of data on safety and efficacy.

Side Effects:
The most common side effects associated with Vildagliptin therapy include headache, tremor, dizziness, nausea and asthenia and less commonly constipation, hypoglycemia.

Contraindication:
It is contraindicated for patients with known hypersensitivity to Vildagliptin, diabetic ketoacidosis, hepatic impairment, kidney dysfunction.

Drug Interaction:
As a result of studies, no clinically relevant interactions with other oral anti-diabetics (glibenclamide, pioglitazone, metformin), amlodipine, digoxin, ramipril, simvastatin, valsartan or warfarin were observed after co-administration with Vildagliptin.

Use in Pregnancy & Lactation:
Pregnancy: There are no adequate data from the use of Vildagliptin in pregnant women. So, Vildagliptin should not be used during pregnancy.
Lactation: It is unknown whether Vildagliptin is excreted in human milk. So, Vildagliptin should not be used during lactation.

Over Dose:
Symptoms of an overdose may include: Swelling in hands or feet, Tingling or numbness in hands or feet, Muscle pain, Fever.

Precaution:
Caution should be employed for elderly patients. It should be used with caution in patients with impaired hepatic function and heart failure.

Therapeutic Class:
Antidiabetic

Dosage Form:
Tablet

Storage:
Store in a cool and dry place away from light. Keep out of reach of the children.



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