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Gliptagreat OD 100 Tablet 10.0 tablet sr in 1 strip

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Composition: Vildagliptin (100mg)

Pack of 10 tablet

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All Details About Gliptagreat OD 100 Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Gliptagreat OD 100 Tablet

Description:

Gliptagreat OD 100 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.

Gliptagreat OD 100 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. Employ 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 Gliptagreat OD 100 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.

Earlier 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:

Directions For 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. Gliptagreat OD 100 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

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

Ordinary side effects of Gliptagreat

  • Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
  • Tremors
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Chubbyigue
  • Nausea

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Gliptagreat OD 100 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Gliptagreat OD 100 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
Gliptagreat OD 100 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Gliptagreat OD 100 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Gliptagreat OD 100 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Gliptagreat OD 100 Tablet is recommended.
However, in patients with moderate to severe kidney disease, dose adjustment may be required. Consult with your doctor.
Liver
UNSAFE
Gliptagreat OD 100 Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

When should I take Gliptagreat OD 100 Tablet?

You can take Gliptagreat OD 100 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.

Does Gliptagreat OD 100 Tablet cause hypoglycemia?

Affirmative, Gliptagreat OD 100 Tablet may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), but the chances are lesser as compared to other antidiabetic drugs. Evidence suggests that treatment with Gliptagreat OD 100 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 Gliptagreat OD 100 Tablet is taken along with other antidiabetic drugs.

Does Gliptagreat OD 100 Tablet cause weight gain?

No, Gliptagreat OD 100 Tablet does not cause weight gain. Moreover, medicines, such as Gliptagreat OD 100 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.

Is Gliptagreat OD 100 Tablet the same as sitagliptin?

No, Gliptagreat OD 100 Tablet is not the same as Sitagliptin, but both drugs belong to the same class. Increaseitionally, these two drugs have a similar mechanism of decreasing blood glucose levels.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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