Vylda Od 100mg Strip Of 15 Tablets

Vylda Od 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 Od Tablet.

Dosage

Overdose

Store Vylda Od 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 Od, 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.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Vylda Od 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

• Vylda Od Tablet should be taken as a whole with a sufficient amount of water with or after food.
• Do not change your dose unless your doctor tells you to. Never stop the medicine on your own.
• It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results.
• You should not consume more than that prescribed by your doctor.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Vylda Od Tablet during pregnancy?

You should not take Vylda Od 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

Can I take Vylda Od Tablet while breastfeeding?

It is advised not to breastfeed when you are taking Vylda Od 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

Can I drive if I have consumed Vylda Od Tablet?

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

Can I consume alcohol with Vylda Od Tablet?

Vylda Od 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

• You have a liver and kidney function problems or if you are on dialysis
• You have heart problems like irregular heart rhythm and heart failure as it may increase the symptoms further
• You have known history of pancreatitis or develop sudden pain in the stomach or back, immediately stop the medicine and report to the hospital
• You may find increased liver enzymes in blood test reports
• It should not be used for patients having type 1 diabetes (your body does not produce insulin)
• 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.
• You experience skin problems

Contraindications

If you are allergic to vildagliptin or any of the ingredient of Vylda Od Tablet

Side effects

• Nausea
• Tiredness,
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Low blood sugar levels

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Vylda Od Tablet works, or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• Concomitant use of Vylda Od 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
• 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

• Store Vylda Od Tablets below 25°C protected from moisture, sunlight and heat
• Keep the medicine out of the reach of children

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are other lifestyle modifications I need to consider to manage diabetes?

• The disease cannot be cured completely. You have to control it by making few lifestyle modifications.
• Plan your diet, limit carbohydrate and sugar intake, exercise regularly and monitor the blood glucose regularly.
• Along with this take the anti-diabetic medication and at the same time for effective blood glucose control.

What is hypoglycemia?

Hypoglycemia causes blood sugar levels to drop. It is 70 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) or less. This might be different for an individual, check with the doctor to know more about it.

What are the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia?

Common signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia includes headache, dizziness, blurred vision, feeling shaky, hungry, thirsty and sweaty. You may also feel irritated, trouble concentrating, confused or disoriented.

What is Vylda Od Tablet used for?

Vylda Od Tablet is used for the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus.

How many Tablets of Vylda Od can I take in a day?

Vylda Od Tablet should be taken in doses and duration as prescribed by the doctor.