Composition Vildagliptin (50mg)
Rx Prescription Required
Pack strip of 15 tablets
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical Class Pyrrolidine-carbonitrile derivative
Action Class DPP-4 inhibitors
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Manufacturer USV Ltd
Manufacturer address Arvind Vithal Gandhi Chowk, BSD Marg, Station Road, Govandi East, Mumbai – 400 088. , India.
Vildagliptin (50mg)
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Jalra 50mg Tablet
Jalra 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. This helps to prevent serious complications of diabetes like kidney damage and blindness.
Basic Info
Description
Jalra 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.
You should take it regularly at the same time each day to get the most benefit. Do not stop taking the medicine unless advised by your doctor. It is important to stay on the diet and exercise program recommended by your doctor while taking this medicine. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes.
The most common side effects of Jalra 50mg Tablet include hypoglycemia, tremor, headache, dizziness, fatigue, and nausea. It is important to recognize the symptoms of hypoglycemia (such as lightheadedness, sweating, dizziness, fainting, and dry mouth) and know how to deal with it. You can carry sugar or glucose candy and have them to control your symptoms if you experience any. Contact your doctor if the side effects do not go away or worry you.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have ever had kidney disease, heart disease, or pancreas problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Some other medicines you are taking may interfere with this medicine’s working. So, make sure your doctor knows about all the other medicines you are using. Limit your alcohol intake while taking this medicine because it can increase your risk of developing low blood sugar levels. You may need regular tests such as kidney function and blood glucose levels to check that the medicine is working properly.
Uses
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How To 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. Jalra 50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
MOA
Jalra 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.
What If
If you miss a dose of Jalra 50mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Drug Tips
Jalra 50mg Tablet should be taken at the same time every day since this helps you remember to take it.
It may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor and anxiety.
Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Jalra 50mg Tablet affects you.
Your doctor may check your kidney and liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms such as abdominal pain, fatigue, loss of appetite, darkened urine or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).
Faqs
Q. When should I take Jalra 50mg Tablet?
You can take Jalra 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.
Q. Does Jalra 50mg Tablet cause hypoglycemia?
Yes, Jalra 50mg Tablet may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), but the chances are lesser as compared to other antidiabetic drugs. Evidence suggests that treatment with Jalra 50mg Tablet has been shown to cause hypoglycemia in very rare cases. The risk is low even in those who are prone to hypoglycemia like elderly people or people being treated with insulin. However, the chance of hypoglycemia increases if Jalra 50mg Tablet is taken along with other antidiabetic drugs.
Q. Does Jalra 50mg Tablet cause weight gain?
No, Jalra 50mg Tablet does not cause weight gain. Moreover, medicines, such as Jalra 50mg Tablet, are generally supposed to decrease weight since they act by increasing satiety (feeling of fullness) and delaying emptying of the stomach. This further decreases hunger, restricting the patient from eating more than required.
Q. Is Jalra 50mg Tablet the same as sitagliptin?
No, Jalra 50mg Tablet is not the same as Sitagliptin, but both drugs belong to the same class. Additionally, these two drugs have a similar mechanism of decreasing blood glucose levels.
Benifits
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Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Nausea
Fatigue
Dizziness
Headache
Tremor
Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
Safety Profile
Alcohol:UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Jalra 50mg Tablet.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Jalra 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. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Jalra 50mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:UNSAFE
Jalra 50mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney:CAUTION
Jalra 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Jalra 50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CAUTION
Jalra 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Jalra 50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of liver function tests is recommended if you are taking this medicine. Use of $med_name is preferably not advised in patients with liver disease.
