Vildagliptin is an antidiabetic medicine used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat type 2 diabetes in adult patients.
Vildagliptin 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
Major & minor side effects for Vildagliptin
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Weakness
- Constipation
- Sore throat
- Excessive sweating
- Heartburn
- Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet
Patients are advised to follow a strict diet and exercise regimen along with this medicine for the best possible effect. This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with type 1 diabetes and diabetic ketoacidosis.
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary.
This medicine should be used with caution in patients who are using insulin secretagogues due to the increased risk of hypoglycemia.
This medicine should be used with caution due to the increased risk of bullous pemphigoid, a hypersensitivity reaction of the skin.
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of severe arthralgia due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients below 18 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.
Pioglitazone is used with proper diet and exercise to treat high blood sugar levels caused by type 2 diabetes.
It may be used alone or with other medicines such as insulin, metformin, or sulfonylurea agents.
Pioglitazone is an anti-diabetic medication. It works by increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin, a natural substance that helps control blood sugar levels.
Pioglitazone works by helping your body use insulin better.
Major & minor side effects for Pioglitazone
- Hypoglycemia
- Bloody and cloudy urine
- Painful urination
- Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet
- Difficult and painful breathing
- Irregular heartbeat
- Weight gain
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Headache
- Fracture of bones
- Severe muscle pain
- Disorder of tooth
This medicine is not recommended for use by women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or are planning a pregnancy in the near future.
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from type 1 diabetes mellitus since it is not effective in treating this condition.
This medicine should be used with caution in patients having a mild heart failure.
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with an impaired liver function due to an increase in the risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with edema due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
This medicine should be used with caution in premenopausal patients due to the increase in chances of ovulation.
This medicine may increase the risk of fractures in some patients. This risk is especially higher in female patients.
Use of this medicine has been associated with an increased risk of bladder cancer.
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 18 years of age.
Report the use of any other anti-diabetic medication, especially insulin to the doctor before beginning treatment with this medicine.