Vildamet 50 mg+850 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 24.00 (3 x 6: ৳ 432.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 144.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Vildagliptin metformin hydrochloride |
| Company | Opsonin pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Adjunct to diet and exercises
- Improves glycaemic control
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Pharmacology
- Inhibition of DPP-4 enzyme
- Increment in insulin secretion
- Decrease in glucagon secretion
- Hepatic glucose production reduction
Dosage & Administration
- Twice daily dosage
- May be initiated based on current Metformin dose
- Switch from separate tablets to combination
Interaction
- No clinically relevant pharmacokinetic interaction observed
- Low potential for drug interactions
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to components
- Renal disease or dysfunction
- Acute myocardial infarction
- Congestive heart failure
- Metabolic acidosis
Side Effects
- Headache
- Tremor
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Hypoglycaemia
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended during pregnancy
- Not recommended for breastfeeding women
Precautions & Warnings
- Lactic acidosis risk
- Renal function monitoring
- Liver Function Tests monitoring
- Caution in elderly patients
- Discontinuation before surgery
Use in Special Populations
- Not recommended for pediatric patients
- Monitoring renal function in elderly patients
- Not for patients with renal failure
- Not recommended for hepatic impairment
Therapeutic Class
- Combination Oral hypoglycemic preparations
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place
- Away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children