Riptan
Riptan Products are primarily used for
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
About Riptan Products
Uses of Riptan 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.
Riptan Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Riptan are Headache, Dizziness, Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level), Nausea, Weight gain, Tremors.
How Riptan 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 Riptan Products
Frequently asked questions about Riptan Products
Frequently asked questions about Vildagliptin
Q. When should I take Riptan 50mg Tablet?
You can take Riptan 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 Riptan 50mg Tablet cause hypoglycemia?
Yes, Riptan 50mg Tablet may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), but the chances are lesser as compared to other antidiabetic drugs. Evidence suggests that treatment with Riptan 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 Riptan 50mg Tablet is taken along with other antidiabetic drugs.
Q. Does Riptan 50mg Tablet cause weight gain?
No, Riptan 50mg Tablet does not cause weight gain. Moreover, medicines, such as Riptan 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 Riptan 50mg Tablet the same as sitagliptin?
No, Riptan 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.