Vsmall
Vsmall is vildagliptin 50mg tablets for type 2 diabetes mellitus, a DPP-4 inhibitor that raises the level of incretin hormones.
- Category
- Diabetes Management
- Active ingredient
- Vildagliptin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 50mg
You will receive a quality branded generic or generic, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Vsmall on your behalf.
- Condition
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Alternative names
- Galvus
- Therapeutic class
- Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (DPP-4) Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Gliptin
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to vildagliptin; severe hepatic impairment
- Precautions and warnings
- monitor liver function tests; watch for symptoms of pancreatitis
- Minor side effects
- dizziness; headache
- Moderate side effects
- tremor; nausea; upper respiratory tract infection
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Manufacturer
- Novartis
- Onset time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 30°C in a dry place.
- Drug interactions
- thiazides; corticosteroids
- Age restrictions
- Not recommended for children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Generally not recommended. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Serious side effects
pancreatitis, requires immediate medical attention; hepatitis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Vsmall is vildagliptin 50mg tablets for type 2 diabetes mellitus, a DPP-4 inhibitor that raises the level of incretin hormones.
Mechanism of action
Vildagliptin is a DPP-4 inhibitor. It works by increasing the levels of incretin hormones in the body, which helps stimulate insulin secretion and suppress glucagon release in a glucose-dependent manner, thereby stabilizing blood sugar levels.
Vsmall is a brand of vildagliptin, a medication used in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus. The same active ingredient is also sold under the brand name Galvus, supplied as a tablet in 50mg strength. This medication is designed to aid in blood sugar control for adults.
What you will receive
Vsmall is the name this medicine is listed under. What you receive is a branded generic or generic with the same active ingredient (Vildagliptin) at the same dose.
- We supply branded generics and generics only, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers, not originator brand packs.
- The exact brand and manufacturer depend on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.