

VILDABOSS®
BRAND NAME:
- VILDABOSS 50 Tablets
Composition: Vildagliptin 50mg
PACKING: 1x10
- VILDABOSS-M 500/Forte
Composition: Vildagliptin 50mg +Metformin Hydrochloride 500/1000 mg
PACKING: 1x10
INDICATED IN:
Type II Diabetes Mellitus
Mode of Action
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Vildagliptin
Belongs to a class of drug called as DPP4-inhibitors. It is used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. It works by inhibiting the DPP4 enzyme (Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4). DPP-4 is an enzyme inhibits the incretin effect i.e. (increase insulin release or decrease glucagon release from pancreas after a meal). By inhibiting the DPP4 enzyme Vildaboss lowers the blood glucose level in the body by increasing the amount of insulin or decreasing the amount of glucagon.
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Metformin
Belongs to a class of drug called as Biguanides. It is used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. It works by decreasing the glucose production by inhibiting gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis in liver.
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Pioglitazone
Belongs to a class of drug called as Thiazolidinediones. It is used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. It acts as insulin sensitizer. It enhances insulin sensitivity in peripheral tissues and liver by activation of PPAR-gamma receptors (Peroxisome proliferator -activated receptor gamma) & improving peripheral uptake and utilization of glucose in muscle and fat, finally decreasing liver glucose production.
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Voglibose
Voglibose is an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor which slows the digestion and absorption of carbohydrates resulting in improvement of post-prandial hyperglycemia.
Benefits & Usage
Vildagliptin is primarily used to treat type-2 diabetes, especially in persons whose sugar levels are too high and cannot be controlled by dieting and exercising. It is used alone or in combination with other drugs to lower blood sugar levels.
Precautions
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Vildaboss & Vildaboss-M Tablets.
Pregnancy
Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Medicine
Do not take other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor.
Liver & Kidney
Should be used with caution in patients with liver & kidney disease.