Valera 5mg Tablet 15s

Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus Valera Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called DPP-4 inhibitors (or gliptins). It helps 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. It is usually taken once a day and has relatively few common side effects. Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. Controlling the blood glucose level helps prevent serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, blindness, 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 for long-term benefits.

The majority of side effects typically do not necessitate medical intervention. and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Doctor consultation is advised if they persist or if you're worried about them. ['Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages), Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar level) in combination with insulin or sulphonylurea, Joint pain']

Follow your doctor's guidance regarding the dose and duration of this medication. Ingest it without breaking or crushing. Do not chew, crush or break it. Valera Tablet can be taken it with or without food, although it's advisable to take it consistently at the same time.

Valera Tablet is an anti-diabetic medication. It works by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas and decreasing the hormones that raise blood sugar levels. This reduces the fasting and postmeal sugar levels.

Alcohol

Consult your Doctor: Please consult your doctor regarding the safety of consuming alcohol with Valera Tablet . Experts have not found evidence of alcohol impairing the effectiveness of the medicine.

Pregnancy

Seek medical advice from your doctor: Valera Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Doctor consultation is advised.

Breast feeding

Seek medical advice from your doctor: Valera 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

SAFE - Valera Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive. However, patients should be alerted to the risk of hypoglycemia especially when Valera Tablet is coadministered with sulfonylurea and/or insulin.

Kidney

Caution Advised: Valera Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Valera Tablet may be needed. Doctor consultation is advised. However, the use of Valera Tablet is not recommended in patients with end-stage kidney disease requiring dialysis due to a lack of clinical data.

Liver

Safe when prescribed by an expert: Valera Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Valera Tablet is recommended. However, caution should be exercised in patients with severe liver disease as there are no clinical data about its use in such cases.

If a dose of Valera Tablet is missed, take it promptly. However, if your next dose is approaching, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule. Avoid doubling the dose.

Store in a cool and dry place, and keep the temperature below 25�C.

Valera Tablet should be taken at the same time every day since this helps you remember to take it. Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Valera Tablet affects you. 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. Chances of weight gain and low blood sugar are lesser as compared to other diabetes medicines. Inform your doctor if you notice joint pains or develop symptoms such as stomach pain, nausea and/or vomiting. You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with this medicine. Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while taking this medicine.

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