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Jalra 100 mg Tablet

Manufactured byUsv Ltd.
ContainsVildagliptin
Description
Jalra 100 mg Tablet is an antidiabetic medicine used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat type 2 diabetes in adults. It works by increasing the activity of hormones that help maintain your blood sugar levels before or after a meal. Jalra 100 mg Tablet may result in low blood sugar levels, and you may feel hungry, irritable, confused, anxious, or shaky. It is always recommended to eat or drink a fast-acting source of sugar (fruit juice, candy, raisins, etc.) to quickly treat these symptoms. Other side effects include headache, dizziness, constipation, etc. Consult your doctor if these symptoms remain for a long time or if they become severe. Jalra 100 mg Tablet should be taken exactly as advised by your doctor. Take it at the same time every day to maintain a constant level of this medicine in your body. Do not skip doses or discontinue treatment, as it may cause an increase in your blood sugar levels. Jalra 100 mg Tablet is not recommended if you are allergic to it. It may interact with other medicines and cause undesired effects, so inform your doctor if you are taking any medicines and/or supplements. Also, inform your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems. This will help your doctor adjust the dose based on your clinical condition. Jalra 100 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or are breastfeeding.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Jalra 100 mg Tablet

  • Low blood sugar levels (hypoglycaemia)
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Constipation
  • Upper respiratory tract infection
  • Swelling of feet or lower legs
  • Joint pain

Uses of Jalra 100 mg Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Type II Diabetes Mellitus
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The time required for Jalra 100 mg Tablet to show its effect is not clinically known.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The time duration for which Jalra 100 mg Tablet remains active in your body is not clinically known.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendency has been reported with Jalra 100 mg Tablet.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Due to a lack of safety and efficacy data in human, the risk to the developing foetus is not known. Therefore, Jalra 100 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in pregnancy. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    It is not known if Jalra 100 mg Tablet passes into breastmilk. Hence it is not recommended while breastfeeding. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Allergy

Avoid taking Jalra 100 mg Tablet if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Due to a lack of safety and efficacy data in human, the risk to the developing foetus is not known. Therefore, Jalra 100 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in pregnancy. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant.

Breast-feeding

It is not known if Jalra 100 mg Tablet passes into breastmilk. Hence it is not recommended while breastfeeding. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings

Hypoglycaemia

Though less common, Jalra 100 mg Tablet may cause hypoglycaemia. This risk is especially higher if you are taking other oral anti-diabetic medications. Hence, monitor your blood sugar levels regularly while you are taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to carry a sugar candy to counteract the effects of low blood sugar levels when necessary.

Liver Diseases

Jalra 100 mg Tablet may increase your risk of liver damage. Hence, this medicine should be used with caution if you have liver problems. Your doctor may suggest tests to monitor your liver function and recommend dose adjustments based on your condition.

Kidney Diseases

Jalra 100 mg Tablet should be used with caution if you have kidney problems as it may cause an accumulation of this medicine in the body and increase the risk of undesired effects. Your doctor may recommend dose adjustments based on your clinical condition.

Use in children

Jalra 100 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age due to a lack of safety and efficacy data.

Skin disorders

Jalra 100 mg Tablet should be used with caution as it may increase the risk of skin lesions (abnormal changes on the skin). Consult your doctor if you experience blister formation, peeling and flaking skin, sores, erosions (a breakdown of the outer layers of the skin), ulcerations (an open wound that develops on the skin), etc.

Type 1 diabetes

Type 1 diabetes is a chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin. Symptoms include increased thirst, frequent urination, hunger, fatigue, and blurred vision. Jalra 100 mg Tablet is not recommended if you have type 1 diabetes mellitus as this medicine is not a substitute for Insulin (a hormone that controls the amount of sugar in your bloodstream).

Diabetic ketoacidosis

Diabetic ketoacidosis is a complication of diabetes that occurs when your body produces high levels of blood acids called ketones. Symptoms include thirst, frequent urination, nausea, abdominal pain, weakness, confusion, etc. Jalra 100 mg Tablet is not recommended if you have diabetic ketoacidosis as this medicine is not a substitute for Insulin.

Driving or operating machines

Jalra 100 mg Tablet may cause low blood sugar levels and dizziness which may affect your mental alertness. Avoid driving or operating machines if you experience these symptoms after taking this medicine.

Missed Dose

Try not to skip a dose of Jalra 100 mg Tablet. Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed one. Do not double the dose to compensate for a missed one.

Overdose

Do not take excess dose than that prescribed by your doctor. Reach the nearest emergency medical department in case of an overdose with Jalra 100 mg Tablet for further guidance.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Corticosteroids

ACE inhibitors

Disease interactions

Pancreatitis

Pancreatitis is the swelling of your pancreas. Jalra 100 mg Tablet may increase the risk of pancreatitis and should be used with caution if you have a history of acute pancreatitis. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take Jalra 100 mg Tablet with or without food. Avoid taking more than the prescribed dose as it may increase the risk of side effects. Avoid the discontinuation of Jalra 100 mg Tablet without consulting your doctor. Your doctor may suggest regular monitoring of your blood sugar levels to check that your diabetes is under control. Do regular follow-up visits with your doctor so that your doctor can evaluate your condition. Maintain a proper diet and do regular exercise to get maximum benefits of the treatment.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Jalra 100 mg Tablet works by increasing insulin release from the pancreas and also increasing the activity of the hormone (Glucagon-like peptide-1), which helps to control your blood sugar levels.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Approved

Approved

Classification

Category

Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors, Antidiabetic agents

Schedule

Schedule H

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