Abvida 50mg Tablet

USES OF ABVIDA TABLET
Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
BENEFITS OF ABVIDA TABLET
In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Abvida 50mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called DPP-4 inhibitors. It works by helping to increase the amount of insulin your body produces after a meal and to stop your body from releasing too much glucose (sugar) into your blood. This way it lowers the blood glucose levels in your body. This medicine is usually taken once a day and has relatively few common side effects.Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control the level you will reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. Proper control of diabetes can also reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Taking this medicine regularly along with a proper program of diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life. You should keep using it for as long as it is prescribed because it is protecting your future health.
SIDE EFFECTS OF ABVIDA TABLET
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Abvida
Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
Tremors
Headache
Dizziness
Fatigue
Nausea
FAQs
Q. When should I take Abvida 50mg Tablet?
You can take Abvida 50mg Tablet tablets before, with or after meals. If you have been prescribed to take this medicine once daily, then take it in the morning. In case you have to take it twice daily, then you should prefer taking the first dose in the morning and the second dose in the evening.
Q. Does Abvida 50mg Tablet cause hypoglycemia?
Yes, Abvida 50mg Tablet may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), but the chances are lesser as compared to other antidiabetic drugs. Evidence suggests that treatment with Abvida 50mg Tablet has been shown to cause hypoglycemia in very rare cases. The risk is low even in those who are prone to hypoglycemia like elderly people or people being treated with insulin. However, the chance of hypoglycemia increases if Abvida 50mg Tablet is taken along with other antidiabetic drugs.
Q. Does Abvida 50mg Tablet cause weight gain?
No, Abvida 50mg Tablet does not cause weight gain. Moreover, medicines, such as Abvida 50mg Tablet, are generally supposed to decrease weight since they act by increasing satiety (feeling of fullness) and delaying emptying of the stomach. This further decreases hunger, restricting the patient from eating more than required.
Q. Is Abvida 50mg Tablet the same as sitagliptin?
No, Abvida 50mg Tablet is not the same as Sitagliptin, but both drugs belong to the same class. Additionally, these two drugs have a similar mechanism of decreasing blood glucose levels.