Question 1

What is Vildagliptin used for?

Accepted Answer

Type 2 diabetes (sugar disease), high blood sugar control

Question 2

How do you take Vildagliptin?

Accepted Answer

The usual dose is one 50 mg tablet taken twice a day — one in the morning and one in the evening. You can take it with or without food. If your doctor combines it with another diabetes medicine like metformin, they may adjust the dose to one 50 mg tablet once a day. Always follow your doctor's instructions. Available in Nigeria as Galvus, Gliptus, Glipvas, Vildishal, Vilget, Wilcreas, or Xyvida.

Question 3

What are the side effects of Vildagliptin?

Accepted Answer

Dizziness or feeling lightheaded, headache, slight shaking or trembling of the hands, mild nausea or stomach upset, swelling of the hands or feet

Question 4

Who should not take Vildagliptin?

Accepted Answer

People allergic to vildagliptin or any ingredient in the tablet. People with type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis. People with serious liver problems or those whose liver function tests are abnormal. People with heart failure should use it with caution and only under a doctor's supervision.

Question 5

Is Vildagliptin safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Vildagliptin is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding — if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, consult your doctor immediately for a safer alternative.

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