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Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's, Pack of 14
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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, especially in patients whose blood sugar levels are not controlled by diet and exercise alone. It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. It contains Vildagliptin, which increases the level of incretin hormone (released after the meal to stimulate the release of insulin from the pancreas) so that sufficient insulin can be produced from the pancreas to lower raised blood sugar levels. In some cases, it may cause side effects such as dizziness, nausea, headache, excessive sweating, low blood sugar levels, and trembling. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Composition :

VILDAGLIPTIN-50MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Lifecare Neuro Products Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's

Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's is used to treat Type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a common condition that causes the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood to become too high. It's a lifelong condition that can affect your everyday life. You may need to adjust your diet, take medication, and undergo regular checkups to lead a normal life.

Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's contains linagliptin, which works by blocking the action of DPP-4, an enzyme that destroys the hormone incretin (the enzyme which helps produce more insulin only when required and reduces the liver's blood sugar level when not needed).

Not everyone who is taking Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's will get these side effects. The most common side effects of Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's are low blood glucose levels, nasopharyngitis (infection of nose and throat with the common cold), and headache. Most of these side effects may not require medical attention and resolve gradually over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, consult the doctor.

Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once daily in the morning. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day. Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or worsens (if your blood sugar is too high or too low).

Do not take Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's if you are allergic to any of its components. Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's should not be stopped even if you feel better, without consulting your doctor as your sugar level keeps changing. If you stop taking Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's abruptly, it may increase your sugar levels which could further increase the risk of eyesight loss, kidney damage, and nerve damage. Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's should not be taken if you have type 1 diabetes mellitus or severe kidney or liver disease. Consult the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

It is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, limb loss, and sexual dysfunction. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke.

Uses of Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's

Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. The detailed uses of Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's are as follows:

  • Managing Type 2 Diabetes: Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's can be used as part of a comprehensive diabetes management plan for individuals with type 2 diabetes, helping to lower blood sugar levels.
  • Improving Insulin Sensitivity: Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's may help enhance the body's response to insulin, assisting in better glucose metabolism for those with insulin resistance.
  • Postprandial Blood Sugar Control: Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's can be effective in managing blood sugar spikes that occur after eating, helping to maintain more stable blood glucose levels throughout the day.

 

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Directions for Use

  • Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's can be taken with or without food as prescribed by your doctor.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
  • Swallow Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not chew, crush or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

  • Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's increases insulin production by the pancreas and decreases glucagon production by the liver. Thus, it helps to control blood sugar levels and prevent further complications due to diabetes.
  • Proper diet and regular exercise along with Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's, will give better results.
  • Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's should not be used in patients with type 1 diabetes and for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis.
  • Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's plays a vital role in controlling blood sugar levels and prevents serious complications of diabetes like eyesight loss, kidney, nerve damage, diabetic foot ulcer and delayed wound healing.

How Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's Works

Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's contains Vildagliptin which works by preventing the breakdown of a chemical messenger called the 'incretin' hormone. This hormone is released after the meal to stimulate the release of insulin from the pancreas. Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's increases the level of 'incretin' hormone so that sufficient insulin can be produced from the pancreas to lower raised blood sugar levels. Thus, Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's helps in controlling blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep out of sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.
Side effects of Glucoptin-50 Tab
Here are the steps to manage the medication-triggered Common Cold:
  • Inform your doctor about the common cold symptoms you're experiencing due to medication.
  • Your doctor may adjust your treatment plan, which could include changing your medication, adding new medications, or offering advice on managing your symptoms.
  • Practice good hygiene, including frequent handwashing, avoiding close contact with others, and avoiding sharing utensils or personal items.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as warm water or soup, to help thin out mucus.
  • Get plenty of rest and engage in stress-reducing activities to help your body recover. If your symptoms don't subside or worsen, consult your doctor for further guidance.
  • Drink warm fluids such as warm water with honey, broth, soup or herbal tea to soothe sore throat.
  • Gargle with warm salt water.
  • Suck on lozenges to increase the production of saliva and soothe your throat.
  • Use a humidifier to soothe sore throat as it adds moisture to the air and makes breathing easier.
  • To help reduce symptoms, eat foods high in vitamin C, such as oranges, bell peppers and strawberries.
  • Lightly blow your nose to remove mucus; steer clear of blowing hard.
  • Infections can be prevented from spreading by washing hands frequently and staying away from other people.
  • If you have allergies, do your best to avoid triggering allergens that could contribute to a runny nose.
  • Don't smoke, as irritating the nasal passages can make a runny nose worse.
Here's a comprehensive approach to managing medication-triggered fever:
  • Inform your doctor immediately if you experience a fever after starting a new medication.
  • Your doctor may adjust your medication regimen or dosage as needed to minimize fever symptoms.
  • Monitor your body temperature to monitor fever progression.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water or electrolyte-rich beverages, to help your body regulate temperature.
  • Get plenty of rest and engage in relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing or meditation, to help manage fever symptoms.
  • Under the guidance of your doctor, consider taking medication, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, to help reduce fever.
  • If your fever is extremely high (over 103°F), or if you experience severe symptoms such as confusion, seizures, or difficulty breathing, seek immediate medical attention.
Here are the 7 steps to manage Dizziness caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
  • When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
  • Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
  • If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
  • Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
Here are the steps to cope with constipation as a side effect of medication:
  • Inform your doctor about your constipation symptoms. They may adjust your medication or advise alternative treatments.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking sufficient of water (at least 8-10 glasses a day) to help soften stool and promote bowel movements.
  • Increase fibre intake by eating foods high in fibre, such as fruits, whole grains, vegetables and legumes, to help bulk up the stool.
  • Establish a bowel routine by trying to go to the bathroom at the same time each day to train your bowels.
  • Engaging in regular exercise, like walking or yoga, can support in bowel movement stimulation.
  • Consult your doctor if constipation persists, and discuss alternative treatments or adjustments to your medication.

What if I have taken an overdose of Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's as it may cause overdose. If you suspect you have taken overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

  • Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's should not be taken if you are allergic to Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's or any of its ingredients. Prolonged intake of Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's may cause acute pancreatitis (swollen pancreas) and critical kidney problems.
  • Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's should not be stopped even if you feel better, without consulting your doctor as your sugar level keeps changing.
  • Severe allergic reactions might occur in some patients taking Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's, like anaphylaxis, angioedema (swelling under the skin), and exfoliative skin conditions, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
  • Please inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease.
  • Patients taking digoxin (a heart medicine) with Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's should be closely monitored, as severe drug interactions have been observed.
  • Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's should not be used in patients with type 1 diabetes and for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's.
  • It may be harder to control your blood sugar when your body is stressed (such as when you have a fever, infection, injury, or surgery).
  • Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age.
  • Be alert for signs of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), such as sweating, dizziness, dry mouth, dry skin, fast heartbeat, shivering, intense thirst, or frequent urination.
  • If you experience any of these symptoms, take honey or sugar candies right away.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Fill your half plate with starchy veggies, a quarter with proteins, and a quarter with whole grain.
  • Eat at regular intervals. Do not take a long gap between a meal or snack.
  • Monitor your blood sugar level regularly, especially when there are lots of fluctuations.
  • Invest at least 150 min of moderate-intensity physical activity or one hour and 15 minutes of high-intensity exercise every week.
  • Lose weight gradually to achieve a healthy body mass index (18.5 to 24.9).
  • Replace refined carbohydrates containing whole-grain foods and increase the intake of fruits and veggies and other fiber-enriched foods.
  • Reduce intake of saturated fat (or hidden fats) in food like chips, crisps, pastries, biscuits, and samosas. Choose omega 3 fatty acid-containing oils for daily cooking. You can use palm oil, mustard oil, groundnut oil, rice bran oil and safflower oil for frying.
  • Do not take stress as it may elevate your blood sugar level. You can adopt stress management techniques like mindfulness to control stress-related blood sugar changes.
  • Opt for low-fat dairy products (low-fat yogurt, fat-free milk, and cheese, etc.).
  • Keep your blood pressure as normal (140/90) as possible as it reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases in diabetes patients.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIDIABETICS

Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's Substitute

Substitutes safety advice
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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption with Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's as it may cause high or low blood sugar levels.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's is a Category B pregnancy drug and is generally not recommended for pregnant women. However, please consult a doctor if you are pregnant before taking Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

The excretion of Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's in breastmilk is unknown and is not recommended for breastfeeding mothers. Please consult a doctor before using Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's if you are a breastfeeding mother.

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Driving

Unsafe

Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's may cause dizziness in some people. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel dizzy after taking Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's.

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Liver

Caution

Take Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's with caution, especially if you have a history of liver disease. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney disease. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Unsafe

Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's is not recommended for children below 18 years of age as the safety and effectiveness were not established.

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Heart

Consult your doctor

Some studies show Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's may have cardioprotective effects. However, please consult your physician if you have any heart-related problems, before taking Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's.

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Geriatrics

Safe if prescribed

Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's is safe for use in geriatric patients if recommended by the physician. Your doctor will decide te dose and duration of medicine.

FAQs

Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, especially in patients whose blood sugar levels are not controlled by diet and exercise alone.

Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's contains Vildagliptin, an anti-diabetic drug that works by preventing the breakdown of incretin hormones, namely: glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide (GIP) that control blood sugar levels. Thereby, it increases the levels of these two hormones. Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's increases insulin production by the pancreas and decreases glucagon production by the liver. Thus, it helps to control blood sugar levels.

Yes, you may take Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's with metformin. However, please consult a doctor before using Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's with other medicines so that the dose may be adjusted appropriately.

Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's should be used with extreme caution in patients suffering from or who have a history of pancreatitis (swelling of the pancreas) as it may increase the risk of recurrent pancreatitis or worsen the condition. However, if you experience any symptoms such as vomiting, stomach pain or nausea, consult a doctor immediately.

Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's alone does not cause low blood sugar levels. However, low blood sugar levels may occur if Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's is taken along with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol intake, exercise more than usual, delay or miss snacks or meal. However, if you experience any signs of low blood pressure such as dizziness, nausea, light-headedness, dehydration or fainting, please consult a doctor.

No, you are not recommended to stop taking Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's on your own as discontinuing Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's suddenly may cause recurring symptoms or worsen the condition. However, if you experience any difficulty while taking Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's, please consult your doctor so that alternative medicine may be prescribed.

Yes, diabetic skin lesions are common complications of diabetes. However, you are recommended to follow instructions for foot and skincare as advised by your doctor, and if you notice the onset of any new ulcers or blisters while taking Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's, please consult a doctor.

Maintain a healthy diet and exercise regularly. Limit sugar intake and avoid smoking & alcohol consumption. Manage stress by doing meditation or yoga.

Hypoglycaemia is a condition in which the blood sugar/glucose levels are lower than normal.

Symptoms of hypoglycaemia include cold sweat, headache, rapid heartbeat, feeling sick, drowsiness, unusual tiredness, and weakness.

Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's should be taken as prescribed by the doctor. Talk to the doctor if you have any concerns.

Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's does not cause weight gain. It is weight-neutral when administered as a monotherapy.

Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's contains vildagliptin. Though vildagliptin and sitagliptin both belong to the class of anti-diabetic drugs called dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors, vildagliptin is not the same as sitagliptin.

Side effects of Glucoptin-50 Tablet 14's are dizziness, nausea, headache, excessive sweating, low blood sugar levels, and trembling. Most of these side effects may not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

70/1 Dharampur, Sai Road, Near Export Promotion Zone Phase-Ii, Baddi - 173205, (Distt. Solan) Himachal Pradesh (India).
Other Info - GLU0994

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Author Details

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Written By

Veda Maddala

M Pharmacy

Dr Aneela SiddabathuniDoctor badge

Reviewed By

Dr Aneela Siddabathuni

MPharma., PhD

Last Updated

Aug 8, 2025 | 11:14 AM IST

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Reference

  1. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.6225.pdf
  2. https://www.drugs.com/uk/galvus.html
  3. https://www.novartis.com/sg-en/sites/novartis_sg/files/Galvus-Jul2020.SIN-App051120.pdf
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