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Q. What is Vildagliptin?
Vildagliptin is an oral antidiabetic medicine it used to reduce the blood sugar levels by increasing the release of insulin and decreasing glucagon levels. when compared to other drugs it has a lesser risk of hypoglycemia and doesn't cause weight gain.

Q. Is Vildagliptin safe to use?
Yes, Vildagliptin is safe if taken for the prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor. However, its use is associated with some common side effects like hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar level), headache. when used with insulin or sulphonylurea, upper respiratory tract infection, and nasopharyngitis.

Q. Does Vildagliptin cause weight gain?
No, Vildagliptin is not known to cause either weight gain or weight loss. Weight gain can happen when Vildagliptin is used with other antidiabetic medicines like thiazolidinediones, sulfonylureas or insulin.

Q. Can I take Vildagliptin with insulin?
Yes, you can take Vildagliptin with insulin.When used together can lower the insulin dose and reduces the risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels).

Q. Does Vildagliptin cause hypoglycemia?
Vildagliptin can lower blood sugar level (hypoglycemia). It happens more often if you delay or miss your food by avoiding this do routine exercise, drink alcohol or take other antidiabetic medicine along with. Be cautious of symptoms of hypoglycemia.Regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is important

Q. Can I take Vildagliptin with metformin? What is the benefit out of it?
Yes, a combined use of Vildagliptin and metformin is a good add-on treatment if the blood sugars are very high. Inform your doctor as a dose adjustment of the two may be needed

Q. Can I take Vildagliptin with teneligliptin?
No, It is not advisable to take Vildagliptin with teneligliptin. both are the same group of drugs and a combination of these can cause an increase in the side effects particularly pancreatitis.

Q. Can I take Vildagliptin with gliclazide?
Yes, Vildagliptin can be used with gliclazide is seen to be more effective than either of the medicine alone. This helps in a better control of blood sugar levels. However, the risk of low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) can increase. Consult your doctor before taking medicines.

Q. Does Vildagliptin cause cancer?
In some clinical studies, Vildagliptin Vildagliptin has been associated with pancreatic cancer.it belongs to the group of drugs named as incretins.so, it is advisable to talk to your doctor regarding the same.

Q. Is this combination of Vildagliptin with voglibose beneficial?
Yes, Vildagliptin can be used with voglibose is be more effective than either of the medicine alone. It can help in a better control of blood sugar levels without any increase in the side effects. a dose adjustment of the medicines may be needed because Voglibose can also decrease the blood levels of Vildagliptin.

Q. Is it beneficial to use Vildagliptin with liraglutide?
No, Vildagliptin is not to take with Liraglutide. Both can increase the level of incretin hormones and have better efficacy, but, there can be an increased risk of side effects same as pancreatitis.

Q. Would the results be better if I use Vildagliptin with pioglitazone?
Yes, Vildagliptin can be taken with pioglitazone it is seen to be more effective than either of the medicine alone. without any side effects it helps in control of blood sugar levels.

Q. Can Vildagliptin be taken with digoxin?
Vildagliptin can be taken with digoxin. If they are used together there are No drug-drug interactions or change inside effect

Q. How helpful is this combination of Vildagliptin with glimepiride?
Yes, Vildagliptin can be taken with glimepiride it can help in better control of blood sugar levels. However, it can increase the risk of low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) . Consult your doctor as a dose adjustment of the two may be needed.

• Vildagliptin is used alone or  together with other diabetes medicines to control blood sugar and avoids long-term complications.You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines (if prescribed) along with Vildagliptin.Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal. Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking this medicine. Chances of weight gain and low blood sugar are lesser as compared to other diabetes medicines.Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Vildagliptin affects you.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 anxious feeling.Inform your doctor if you notice joint pains or develop symptoms such as stomach pain, nausea, and/or vomiting.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).