Glipty
Glipty Products are primarily used for
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
About Glipty Products
Uses of Glipty Products
Vildagliptin is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is used along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.
Glipty Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Glipty are Headache, Dizziness, Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level), Nausea, Weight gain, Tremors.
How Glipty Products work
Vildagliptin is an antidiabetic medication. It works by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas and decreasing the hormones that raise blood sugar levels. This reduces the fasting and postmeal sugar levels.
Patient Concerns about Glipty Products
Frequently asked questions about Glipty Products
Frequently asked questions about Vildagliptin
Q. When should I take Glipty 50mg Tablet?
You can take Glipty 50mg 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.
Q. Does Glipty 50mg Tablet cause hypoglycemia?
Yes, Glipty 50mg Tablet may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), but the chances are lesser as compared to other antidiabetic drugs. Evidence suggests that treatment with Glipty 50mg 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 Glipty 50mg Tablet is taken along with other antidiabetic drugs.
Q. Does Glipty 50mg Tablet cause weight gain?
No, Glipty 50mg Tablet does not cause weight gain. Moreover, medicines, such as Glipty 50mg 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.
Q. Is Glipty 50mg Tablet the same as sitagliptin?
No, Glipty 50mg Tablet is not the same as Sitagliptin, but both drugs belong to the same class. Additionally, these two drugs have a similar mechanism of decreasing blood glucose levels.