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. Abvida 100mg Tablet SR may be taken with or without food.
- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Abvida 100mg Tablet SR. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Abvida 100mg Tablet SR is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Abvida 100mg Tablet SR may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor. | - Driving : UNSAFE
Abvida 100mg Tablet SR may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. | - Kidney : CAUTION
Abvida 100mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.However, in patients with moderate to severe kidney disease, dose adjustment may be required. Consult with your doctor. | - Liver : UNSAFE
Abvida 100mg Tablet SR is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.
If you miss a dose of Abvida 100mg Tablet SR, 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.
When should I take Abvida 100mg Tablet SR?::: You can take Abvida 100mg Tablet SR 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.| Does Abvida 100mg Tablet SR cause hypoglycemia?::: Yes, Abvida 100mg Tablet SR may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), but the chances are lesser as compared to other antidiabetic drugs. Evidence suggests that treatment with Abvida 100mg Tablet SR 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 100mg Tablet SR is taken along with other antidiabetic drugs.| Does Abvida 100mg Tablet SR cause weight gain?::: No, Abvida 100mg Tablet SR does not cause weight gain. Moreover, medicines, such as Abvida 100mg Tablet SR, 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.| Is Abvida 100mg Tablet SR the same as sitagliptin?::: No, Abvida 100mg Tablet SR 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.
Abvida 100mg Tablet SR is an antidiabetic 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.
-Disopyramide (Oral Route): Severe
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as confusion, headache, nausea, dizziness or faintness and consult your doctor if you experience them. Concurrent use may increase the risk of low blood sugar levels. Elderly, malnourished, diabetic individuals and those with kidney and heart dysfunction are at higher risk.
| -Asparaginase (Injection Route): Moderate
Your doctor may monitor your diabetic control closely and adjust the doses as per the observations. Concurrent use may interfere with control over blood sugar.
| -Fenfluramine (Oral Route): Moderate
Your doctor may monitor your diabetic control closely and adjust the doses as per the observations. Concurrent use may interfere with control over blood sugar.
| -Bortezomib (Injection Route): Moderate
Your doctor may monitor blood glucose levels and adjust the dose, if required. Concurrent use may impair diabetic control.
| -Asenapine (Oral Route): Moderate
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your glucose levels frequently and adjust the doses as per the observations. Concurrent use may increase the risk of high blood sugar levels.