Donggu Vildagliptin Tablets 50mg

Adult dose

This medication can be administered as monotherapy or, in cases where there is no prior experience with diabetes medication, when combined with metformin, it is recommended to take 50mg once daily in the morning or 100mg in divided doses of 50mg twice a day in the morning and evening. If adequate blood sugar control is not achieved with monotherapy using metformin or thiazolidinedione, the recommended dose when this medication is used in combination should be 100mg once daily.

This medication should not be used in patients with known allergic reactions to the active ingredient or any other component. This medication is not suitable for patients with type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis. It should not be administered to patients with lactose intolerance, galactose intolerance, or certain genetic metabolic disorders. Abnormal liver function may occur rarely during treatment, so regular liver function tests should be conducted, and if liver enzyme levels rise significantly, the medication should be discontinued. Symptoms such as dizziness, headache, fatigue, dyspepsia, and hypoglycemia may occur while taking this medication, so caution is advised. Particular attention should be paid to hypoglycemia symptoms when using this medication in conjunction with drugs that can induce hypoglycemia, such as sulfonylureas or insulin, and dosage adjustment may be necessary as needed. In patients with heart failure and severely reduced cardiac function, the use of this medication is not recommended. If there are signs of skin blisters or ulcers, consult a doctor immediately, and if acute pancreatitis symptoms are suspected, discontinue use and visit a medical facility immediately. This medication is not considered safe for use in pregnant or nursing women and is not recommended for children or adolescents under 18 years of age. In the case of an overdose, there is no specific antidote, so supportive treatment is necessary, and the drug cannot be removed by dialysis. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and should not be transferred to another container.

Serious side effects

• Urticaria
• angioedema
• blistering and exfoliative skin lesions
• hepatitis
• jaundice symptoms
• acute myocardial infarction
• nodular arrhythmia
• acute cholecystitis
• pneumothorax
• cholelithiasis

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• tremor
• fatigue
• nausea
• constipation
• weakness
• hypoglycemia
• weight gain
• gastroesophageal reflux

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly closed container in a cool place, i.e., at a temperature below 30 degrees Celsius. By storing it this way, the effectiveness of the medication can be maintained and deterioration can be prevented.

Appearance

White to light yellow round tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/box [(10 tablets/Alu-Alu x 3)]