Vildagliptin
Indications
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus as monotherapy (if metformin inappropriate), or in combination with other antidiabetic drugs (including insulin) if existing treatment fails to achieve adequate glycaemic control
Drug Interactions
7 drug interactions identified for Vildagliptin. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.
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Cautions
History of pancreatitis; manufacturer advises avoid in severe heart failure—no information available...
Side Effects
Common or very common Dizziness Uncommon Arthralgia; constipation; headache; hypoglycaemia; peripheral oedema Rare or very rare Increased risk of infection Frequency not known Bullous pemphigoid (disc...
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Source: MedNext Audited Proprietary Dataset
Last reviewed: 2026
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