Vidagliptin

Indication : Why is this medication prescribed?

Type II Diabetes Mellitus.

Contraindication: What are the special precautions to be followed?

Under following conditions, use of this medication is inadvisable. Its use should be withhold as it would cause harm to the patient
Diabetic ketoacidosis, Renal impairment. Type I Diabetes mellitus. Hypersensitivity. Pregnancy and lactation. Severe congestive heart failure.

Other Precaution to be observed while taking this medication

Watch for development of hypoglycemia.

What are possible side effects of this medication ?

Tremor, headache, dizziness, nausea, fluid retention, constipation, allergic reactions, hepatic impairment.

Drug Category/Class

Vidagliptin has 3 Brands listed


Galvus (50 mg)Jalra (50 mg)
Zomelis (50 mg)

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