Does vildagliptin cause hypoglycaemia?

vildagliptin does not usually cause hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) when taken on its own. However, it may occur when other glucose controlling medications are added to your therapy due to suboptimal control of your blood glucose levels.

Does vildagliptin cause weight gain?

No, vildagliptin does not commonly cause weight gain.

Vildagliptin

Uses of Vildagliptin

Vildagliptin is commonly used to treat Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

How Vildagliptin Works

Vildagliptin is a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor which is found to increase the incretin hormone (Glucagon-like peptide 1) and potentiate the secretion of insulin in the beta cells. This increase in insulin level is thought to aid in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Side Effects of Vildagliptin

Nausea, Peripheral oedema, Hypoglycaemia, Joint pain, Liver dysfunction, Upper respiratory tract infection, Skin rash, Pancreatitis

Information About Vildagliptin

Vildagliptin is a DPP-4 inhibitor used to treat type 2 diabetes as monotherapy or in combination with other antidiabetic agents in Singapore. Available as a 50mg oral tablet taken twice daily with or without food, it is HSA-registered and available on prescription only in Singapore. Liver function monitoring is recommended before initiation and at three-monthly intervals for the first year of therapy as vildagliptin causes rare but clinically significant liver enzyme elevations — it should be withheld if ALT or AST exceed three times the upper limit of normal. A valid doctor's consultation is required before dispensing. Order Vildagliptin online at DoctorOnCall Singapore with same-day delivery available. Speak to a DoctorOnCall physician today to check if Vildagliptin is right for you.

Vildagliptin is a medication commonly used to help manage type 2 diabetes by improving blood sugar control. It works by inhibiting the enzyme dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4), which increases incretin hormone levels, leading to enhanced insulin release and reduced glucose production in the liver. Vildagliptin belongs to a class of medications known as DPP-4 inhibitors and is widely used in diabetes management. Find affordable Vildagliptin options from trusted brands at DoctorOnCall.

Conclusion

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Warnings

Kidney Use With Care

Dose adjustment is required in patients with moderate to severe kidney impairment.

Alcohol Not Advisable

There is no known interaction between Vildagliptin and alcohol but alcohol is known to alter blood glucose level which may cause complication or uncontrolled blood sugar level in patients with diabetes mellitus.

Pregnancy Limited Data

Animal studies have shown reproductive toxicity at a high dose but there are limited data of Vitagliptin use in pregnant women. Thus, Vildagliptin is not advisable to be used during pregnancy. Please consult your doctor.

Driving Generally Safe

There are no studies of Vildagliptin on the ability to drive. Do not drive unless you are feeling well.

Liver Use With Care

Vildagliptin is not advisable to be used in patients with liver impairment.

Lactation Not Advisable

Vildagliptin has been shown to be excreted in animal milk but excretion in human milk is unknown. Thus, Vildagliptin is not advisable to be used during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Written by

Dr. Adeline Carol Peters, Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) — Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)

Reviewed by

Dr. Mohd Izzat Amir Bin Awang, Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Mansoura - Manchester