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Aptin 5050mg
Tablet
Require PrescriptionACI Limited
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Aptin 50 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 level... View More
Uses of Aptin 50
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Side effects of Aptin 50
- Headache
- Common cold
- Cough
- Constipation
- Dizziness
- Sweating
- Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar level) in combination with insulin or sulphonylurea
How to use Aptin 50
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. Aptin 50 may be taken with... View More
How Aptin 50 works
Aptin 50 is an antidiabetic medication. It works by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas and decreasing the hormones that raise blood sug... View More
What if you forget to take Aptin 50?
If you miss a dose of Aptin 50, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your ... View More
Quick Tips- Aptin 50 should be taken at the same time every day since this helps you remember to take it.
- It may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
- 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 anxie... View More
- Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Aptin 50 affects you.
- Your doctor may check your kidney and liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms such... View More
Brief DescriptionIndication
Type 2 DM
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral Type 2 diabetes mellitus Adult: 50 mg bid. Not recommended to use >100 mg/day. W/ metformin or a thiazolidinedione: 50 mg twice daily; w/ a sulf... View More
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: Moderate, severe and ESRD: 50 mg once daily.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to vildagliptin
Mode of Action
Vildagliptin is a dipeptidylpeptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor that improves glycaemic control by preventing DPP-4 from inactivating the incretin hormones gl... View More
Precaution
Patient w/ cardiac failure (NYHA functional class IV), type 1 DM; history of acute pancreatitis. Not intended for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis... View More
Side Effect
Nausea, peripheral oedema, headache, tremor, asthenia, dizziness, constipation, hypoglycaemia, arthralgia, hepatic dysfunction, nasopharyngitis, upper r... View More
Interaction
Decreased hypoglycaemic effect w/ thiazides, corticosteroids, thyroid products and sympathomimetics.
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DisclaimerThe information provided herein is accurate, updated and complete as per the best practices of the Company. Please note that this information should not... View More
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