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Voxyta 100 Tablet
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Product introduction
Voxyta 100 Tablet is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is used together with a healthy diet and regular exercise to control blood sugar levels. This helps to prevent serious complications of diabetes like kidney damage and blindness.
Voxyta 100 Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It may be used alone or together with other diabetes medicines to control blood sugar levels and avoid long-term complications of diabetes. It should be used along with a proper diet and exercise for maximum effect. It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) as a side effect. Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking this medicine.
Voxyta 100 Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It may be used alone or together with other diabetes medicines to control blood sugar levels and avoid long-term complications of diabetes. It should be used along with a proper diet and exercise for maximum effect. It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) as a side effect. Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking this medicine.
Uses of Voxyta Tablet
Benefits of Voxyta Tablet
In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Voxyta 100 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called DPP-4 inhibitors (or gliptins). 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. The effect is to lower blood glucose levels. This medicine is usually taken once a day, has relatively few common side effects, and does not usually make you put on weight.
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.
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 Voxyta 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 Voxyta
- Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
- Headache
- Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
How to use Voxyta Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Voxyta 100 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Voxyta 100 Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Voxyta 100 Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Voxyta 100 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
CAUTION
Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Voxyta 100 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Voxyta 100 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Voxyta 100 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Voxyta 100 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
However, Voxyta 100 Tablet has not been studied in patients with severe hepatic impairment and is not recommended for use in such patients.
However, Voxyta 100 Tablet has not been studied in patients with severe hepatic impairment and is not recommended for use in such patients.
What if you forget to take Voxyta Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Voxyta 100 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Voxyta 100 Tablet should be taken at the same time every day since this helps you remember to take it.
- It may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
- Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor and anxiety.
- Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Voxyta 100 Tablet affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you notice joint pains or develop symptoms such as stomach pain, nausea and/or vomiting.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Pyrazine-derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI DIABETIC
Action Class
DPP-4 inhibitors
Patient concerns
FAQs
Does Voxyta 100 Tablet cause weight gain?
No, Voxyta 100 Tablet is not known to cause weight gain by itself. However, keeping a healthy weight is an important part of managing diabetes. Consult your doctor if you experience weight gain while taking Voxyta 100 Tablet.
Is Voxyta 100 Tablet bad for your kidneys?
No, Voxyta 100 Tablet is not bad for your kidneys if your kidney function is normal. However, it is important to inform your doctor if you have, or ever had, any kidney problems. If you have kidney problems, you may need dose modification.
Do I still have to manage my diet and exercise while on Voxyta 100 Tablet?
Yes, it is important to manage your diet and exercise while taking Voxyta 100 Tablet. In addition to medicine, making healthy food choices and being physically active are also important to effectively manage blood sugar levels. You may consult a dietitian and follow a diet chart that suits you best. A well-balanced diet is one part of a healthy lifestyle for people with type 2 diabetes. Additionally, thirty minutes of exercise such as a brisk walk is recommended.
Can my blood sugar levels go too low on Voxyta 100 Tablet?
Yes, it is possible that your blood sugar levels may become very low (hypoglycemia). The chances are higher if you are on any other antidiabetic medicine or insulin along with Voxyta 100 Tablet. Additionally, blood sugar levels can take a huge dip if you skip meals, exercise more than usual, or if you have taken an overdose of Voxyta 100 Tablet. If you experience a sudden fall in your sugar levels, inform your doctor. The doctor may suggest dose modification to prevent your blood sugar levels from decreasing significantly (hypoglycemia). Follow your doctor’s advice and monitor your blood sugar levels regularly.
What will happen if I accidentally take more than the prescribed dose of Voxyta 100 Tablet?
If you have accidentally taken more than the prescribed dose of Voxyta 100 Tablet, your blood sugar levels may become too low (hypoglycemia). This hypoglycemia may be mild or severe. Monitor your blood sugar levels more frequently for the next 24 hours. Mild episodes of hypoglycemia (with symptoms like anxiety, sweating, weakness, tremors, fast heartbeat) can usually be corrected with the help of sugary foods such as sugar or glucose candy, fruit juice and glucose/glucon-D. However, it is important to consult your doctor to decide the further course of treatment. More severe episodes of hypoglycemia may even lead to a seizure (fit) or unconsciousness. This can be life-threatening and immediate medical help may be required.
What if I miss a dose of Voxyta 100 Tablet?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If in case you do not remember until it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not take two doses of Voxyta 100 Tablet at the same time.
Is Voxyta 100 Tablet safe to be taken for a long term?
Yes, it is safe to take Voxyta 100 Tablet for a long time. Its long-term use, which can continue for months, years or even lifelong, has not shown any harmful effects. Keep taking Voxyta 100 Tablet as long as your doctor recommends it. Remember, Voxyta 100 Tablet only helps to keep your blood sugar levels under control but does not cure your diabetes.
How long do I need to take Voxyta 100 Tablet?
Voxyta 100 Tablet only helps to manage your blood sugar levels but does not cure your diabetes. Keep taking Voxyta 100 Tablet as long as your doctor recommends it. You may have to take it lifelong. It is important to keep your blood sugar levels under control as any fluctuations in your blood sugar levels may cause serious problems. Therefore, do not stop taking it without talking to your doctor.
What is the most important information I should know about Voxyta 100 Tablet?
Voxyta 100 Tablet is safe to use if taken in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor. However, in rare cases, some serious side effects can also be observed. In some people, Voxyta 100 Tablet may cause inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis) which could be severe and can even lead to death. If you experience severe and persistent pain in your stomach area (abdomen), stop the medication and immediately contact your doctor. Voxyta 100 Tablet can also cause heart failure. This means the heart is not able to pump blood well enough, therefore, inform your doctor if you have or ever had heart problems before you start taking Voxyta 100 Tablet. In addition to that, problems related to kidneys should also be discussed with the doctor.
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