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Vildagliptin

Drug Class: Insulin and Oral Antidiabetic
Dosage Form: Tablet
Strength: 50mg
Indications/Special comments: Type 2 diabetes mellitus as monotherapy (if metformin inappropriate). Type 2 diabetes mellitus in combination with metformin or pioglitazone (when treatment with either metformin or pioglitazone fails to achieve adequate glycaemic control). Type 2 diabetes mellitus in combination with both metformin and a sulfonylurea (when dual therapy with these drugs fails to achieve adequate glycaemic control). Type 2 diabetes mellitus in combination with insulin (with or without metformin) when a stable dose of insulin has not provided adequate glycaemic control. Type 2 diabetes mellitus in combination with sulfonylurea (if metformin inappropriate).
Dosage Administration: Type 2 diabetes mellitus in combination with sulfonylurea (if metformin inappropriate): By mouth. Adult: 50mg daily, dose to be taken in the morning. As monotherapy or other combinations: Adult: 50mg twice daily.