Zukanorm 50mg Tablet
1 Strip of 15 Tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Vildagliptin (50mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Mankind Pharma Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
- 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
Alcohol
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Zukanorm 50mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeed
Zukanorm 50mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy
Zukanorm 50mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.
