Jalra 50mg Tablet

This medication is prescribed to patients suffering from type 2 diabetes. It is an anti-hyperglycaemic agent of DDP-4 class of drugs. Tests have shown that it helps hyperglycaemia in type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is often prescribed with anti-diabetes medications such as metformin.

People who have liver problem should avoid taking this medication. Also people with renal impairment or congestive heart failure should inform their healthcare provider before taking the medicine. Common side effects noted during trials were

• Dizziness
• Constipation
• Cough
• Sweating

• Type 2 Diabetes

• Allergy

• Type I Diabetes Mellitus

• Diabetic Ketoacidosis

• Headache

• Hypoglycaemia (Low Blood Sugar Level)

• Nasopharyngitis

• Upper Respiratory Tract Infection

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medication is extremely unsafe to be used during pregnancy. Studies carried out on humans and animals have shown significant adverse effects on the fetus. Doctor consultation is recommended in such cases.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medication is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  It may cause dizziness. Exercise caution if you have to drive or operate a machinery.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution should be used in patients with moderate to severe renal impairment or with end-stage renal disease.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Not advisable in patients with liver disease.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Jalra 50mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Galvus 50Mg Tablet

  Novartis India Ltd

• Zomelis 50mg Tablet

  Abbott India Ltd

• Vysov 50Mg Tablet

  Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Galvus 50Mg Tablet

  Novartis India Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of Vildagliptin, 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.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  In case of overdose, consult your doctor.

This medication blocks dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4). Therefore inactivation of GLP-1 by DPP-4 is prevented and GLP-1 is allowed to potentiate the production of insulin in the beta cells. It controls blood glucose by debasing GIP and GLP-1.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Alcohol

  This medication is known to interact with alcohol. Limit the consumption of alcohol while using jalra.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Medicine

  Do not take this medication in combination with Aripiprazole, Clozapine, Dexamethasone, Dopamine, Acetazolamide, Gatifloxacin and Bexarotene.

• Interaction with Disease

  Disease

  Patients who suffer from Pancreatitis and Cardiac failure should not use this medication.