Bidsiptin Dosage & Drug Information

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Core Prescribing Info

Contents

Vildagliptin

Indications/Uses

Adjunct to diet & exercise to improve glycemic control in patients w/ type 2 DM as monotherapy, initial combination w/ metformin when diabetes is not adequately controlled by diet & exercise alone & in combination w/ other medicinal products including insulin when these do not provide adequate glycaemic control.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Individualized dosing. Administer 50 mg once daily in the morning, 100 mg as 2 divided doses of 50 mg in the morning & evening. Adult ≥18 yr 50 mg once daily or bd. Max daily dose: 100 mg. Monotherapy & combination w/ metformin & thiazolidinedione 50 or 100 mg daily. Combination w/ insulin (w/ or w/o metformin) 100 mg daily. Combination w/ sulfonylurea (SU) 50 mg once daily. Triple combination w/ metformin & SU 100 mg once daily. Moderate or severe renal impairment, ESRD or haemodialysis 50 mg once daily.

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

MIMS Class

Antidiabetic Agents

ATC Classification

A10BH02 - vildagliptin ; Belongs to the class of dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitors. Used in the treatment of diabetes.

Regulatory Classification

POM

Presentation/Packing

Form

Bidsiptin tab 50 mg

Packing/Price

1's

Bidsiptin

vildagliptin

Manufacturer:

SAG Manufacturing S.L.U.