Diavil-50 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Diavil-50 during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
UNSAFE
Diavil-50 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION
Diavil-50 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Diavil-50 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Diavil-50 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Diavil-50 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of liver function tests is recommended if you are taking this medicine. Use of $med_name is preferably not advised in patients with liver disease.
Medicine Overview of Diavil-50mg Tablet
Introduction
Diavil-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 levels. This helps to prevent serious complications of diabetes like kidney damage and blindness.
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Uses of Diavil-50
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Side effects of Diavil-50
Common
Headache
Common cold
Cough
Constipation
Dizziness
Sweating
Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar level) in combination with insulin or sulphonylurea
How to use Diavil-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. Diavil-50 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Diavil-50 works
Diavil-50 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.
What if you forget to take Diavil-50?
If you miss a dose of Diavil-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 regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
Diavil-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, trem...
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Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Diavil-50 affects you.
Your doctor may check your kidney and liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you develop s...
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Brief Description
Indication
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 su...
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Renal Dose
Renal impairment: Moderate, severe and ESRD: 50 mg once daily.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to vildagliptin
Mode of Action
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Precaution
Patient w/ cardiac failure (NYHA functional class IV), type 1 DM; history of acute pancreatitis. Not intended for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidos...
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