Vgp 50mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Joslin Pharma India Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Vildagliptin (50mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Vgp 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
Vgp 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. Vgp 50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Vgp 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 Vgp 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 Vgp 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 Vgp 50mg Tablet?
Vgp 50mg Tablet can be taken before, with, or after meals. If your prescribed dosage is once daily, take it in the morning. If you need to take two doses daily, prefer taking the first dose in the morning and the second in the evening.
Does Vgp 50mg Tablet cause hypoglycemia?
Yes, Vgp 50mg Tablet may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). However, this is a less likely occurrence compared to other antidiabetic medications. While evidence suggests that treatment with Vgp 50mg Tablet has been associated with hypoglycemia in very rare cases, the risk remains low even in individuals prone to it, such as elderly patients or those taking insulin. Note that the risk of hypoglycemia increases if Vgp 50mg Tablet is taken alongside other antidiabetic drugs.
Does Vgp 50mg Tablet cause weight gain?
No, Vgp 50mg Tablet does not cause weight gain. In fact, the majority of medications in this class are intended to decrease body weight by increasing feelings of fullness (satiety) and delaying stomach emptying. This can further reduce hunger.
Is Vgp 50mg Tablet the same as sitagliptin?
Vgp 50mg Tablet is not the same as Sitagliptin, but both are medications belonging to the same class. Notably, these two drugs have a similar mechanism for decreasing blood glucose levels.
