Vilo Tablet 50mg

About Vilo Tablet 50mg

Vilo Tablet 50mg Uses

• Treats type 2 diabetes mellitus
• Used alone or combined with metformin, sulfonylureas or insulin
• Helps control blood sugar after meals
• Used when diet and exercise alone are not enough to manage sugar

Vilo Tablet 50mg Benefits

• Low risk of causing hypoglycemia when used alone
• Generally weight neutral compared with some other diabetes tablets
• Improves after-meal blood sugar spikes
• Convenient twice-daily dosing that fits most routines

What Experts Say

Vildagliptin belongs to the DPP-4 inhibitor class, a group of diabetes tablets that Pakistani physicians often add once metformin alone is not enough to control sugar levels. It works by keeping the body's own insulin boosting hormones active for longer after meals, which helps smooth out blood sugar swings.

Because it does not usually cause low blood sugar on its own, it fits patients who need steady control without the hypoglycemia risk seen with some older tablets. This matters in Pakistan, where irregular meal timing during long work hours or religious fasting can otherwise trigger sudden sugar drops.

Vildagliptin is generally weight neutral, which appeals to patients already managing weight alongside diabetes and related heart risks. Liver function is checked periodically during treatment, since the drug is processed by the liver and needs monitoring over time, alongside routine blood sugar checks.

Drug Class

• DPP-4 inhibitor (dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor)
• Works by prolonging the action of incretin hormones that regulate insulin

Vilo Tablet 50mg formula

• Vildagliptin

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Vilo Tablet 50mg?

• Take exactly as prescribed, usually once or twice daily
• Can be taken with or without food
• Swallow the tablet whole with water
• Take doses at consistent times to help control blood sugar
• Continue diet and exercise advice given by the doctor alongside this tablet

Drug Interactions

Vilo Tablet 50mg can interact with other diabetes medicines and a few other drug classes.

• Sulfonylureas: Combining raises the risk of low blood sugar.
• Insulin: May increase hypoglycemia risk and usually needs a lower insulin dose.
• ACE Inhibitors: Slightly higher risk of swelling under the skin when combined.
• Other Hepatotoxic Drugs: Using alongside other liver-affecting medicines raises monitoring needs.

Risks and warnings

• Liver Disease: Not recommended in patients with significant liver impairment, and liver enzymes should be monitored.
• Pancreatitis: Rare cases of acute pancreatitis have been reported; stop the drug if severe abdominal pain occurs.
• Kidney Function: Dose adjustment is needed in moderate to severe kidney impairment.
• Pregnancy: Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding due to limited safety data.
• Type 1 Diabetes: Not approved for use in type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.

Vilo Tablet 50mg Side Effects

Vilo Tablet 50mg is generally well tolerated, but some people notice mild side effects.

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Mild joint pain
• Tremor

Seek medical attention right away if any of these serious reactions occur.

• Severe stomach pain that may signal pancreatitis
• Yellowing of the skin or eyes suggesting liver injury
• Blistering or peeling skin rash
• Swelling of the face, lips or throat
• Unexplained joint pain that is severe or persistent

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30 degrees Celsius in a dry place
• Keep the strip in its original packaging away from light
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use after the printed expiry date