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Vildamac M 50/500 Tablet (15) is used to treat the following -
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This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Is the use of Vildamac M 50/500 Tablet (15) safe for pregnant women?
Vildamac M may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Vildamac M, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Vildamac M 50/500 Tablet (15) safe during breastfeeding?
Vildamac M does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Vildamac M 50/500 Tablet (15) on the Kidneys?
Vildamac M may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Vildamac M 50/500 Tablet (15) on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Vildamac M. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Vildamac M 50/500 Tablet (15) on the Heart?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Vildamac M on the heart, information on safety of Vildamac M for the heart is unavailable.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Vildamac M 50/500 Tablet (15) unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Vildamac M 50/500 Tablet (15) habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Vildamac M 50/500 Tablet (15) has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Vildamac M 50/500 Tablet (15). So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Vildamac M 50/500 Tablet (15) only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Vildamac M 50/500 Tablet (15) cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Vildamac M 50/500 Tablet (15)
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Vildamac M 50/500 Tablet (15) together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Vildamac M 50/500 Tablet (15)
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Vildamac M 50/500 Tablet (15) and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Vildamac M should be taken with food to reduce stomach and bowel side effects, which may experience the first few weeks of treatment. Also, exercise regularly and test for sugar in your blood or urine as directed.
The long-term use can lead to the deficiency of Vitamin B12, which can further lead to megaloblastic anemia. Furthermore, Long-term Metformin use can also lead to kidney and liver problems.
Yes, you can take Vildamac M with gliclazide, no harmful interactions have been reported between them. However, it is not necessary that no interaction can happen between these two. But before taking such kind of combination you must consult your doctor.
No, you should not take alcohol with Vildamac M, because it can cause serious side effects which includes hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). The risk of hypoglycemia is higher when you're drinking and taking Vildamac M than if you're just taking Vildamac M. Some of the signs of hypoglycemia include dizziness, confusion, and drowsiness.
Lactic acidosis associated with Vildamac M treatment is a rare but fatal adverse effect. Lactic acidosis appears to result from biguanide interference causing an increase in production and decrease in clearance of lactate leading to higher cellular lactate levels. A decrease in pyruvate carboxylase activity, the rate-limiting enzyme in the formation of glucose from lactate, can also decrease hepatic metabolism of lactate. leading to increasing lactic acidosis. Signs and symptoms of Vildamac M induced lactic acidosis are nonspecific and include anorexia, nausea, vomiting, altered level of consciousness, hyperpnoea, abdominal pain, and thirst.
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