Vildagliptin

🧮 Dose calculator

Type 2 diabetes mellitus · Regimen source: UK Galvus SmPC · 4.2

• • Doses above 100 mg/day not recommended. In dual combination with a sulphonylurea, 50 mg once in the morning. UK Galvus SmPC · 4.2

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👥 Special populations

• 🤰 PregnancyUse with caution

  Label states no clear risk or has limited data; use only if needed, under medical advice. UK Galvus SmPC · 4.6

  “There are no adequate data from the use of vildagliptin in pregnant women.”

• 🤱 BreastfeedingUse with caution

  Label: use with caution while breastfeeding; see the label text. UK Galvus SmPC · 4.6

  “Animal studies have shown excretion of vildagliptin in milk.”

• 👶 ChildrenSafety not established

  Label: safety and effectiveness in children have not been established. UK Galvus SmPC · 4.2

  “The safety and efficacy of Galvus in children and adolescents (< 18 years) have not been established.”

• 👴 Older adultsNo specific problem stated

  Label: no specific difference or dose adjustment stated for older adults. UK Galvus SmPC · 4.2

  “Elderly (≥ 65 years) No dose adjustments are necessary in elderly patients (see also sections 5.1 and 5.2).”

• ⚥ Females & males of reproductive potentialNo data

  The source for this drug has no section for this group.