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Votas is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Diabetes Type 2.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Votas. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Votas include Rash, Flatulence, Diarrhoea. Some other side effects of Votas have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Votas are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Votas's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Votas has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Votas related warnings section.
Votas can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Votas in conditions like Digestive Disorders, Intestinal Obstruction, Allergy. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Votas contraindications section.
Additionally, Votas may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Votas, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Votas is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Votas is used -
Severe
Mild
Common
Is the use of Votas safe for pregnant women?
Votas shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Votas safe during breastfeeding?
Votas may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Votas on the Kidneys?
Votas has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Votas on the Liver?
Votas may have severe effects on your liver, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Votas on the Heart?
Votas has very mild side effects on the heart.
Votas should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Votas unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Votas habit forming or addictive?
Votas is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Votas since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, Votas is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Votas in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Votas
There is no information on the effects of taking Votas with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Votas
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Votas with alcohol will be.
Votas contain voglibose. It works by inhibiting the enzyme (alpha-glucosidase) that reduces the rate of digestion of complex carbohydrates. Less glucose is absorbed because the carbohydrates are not broken down into glucose molecules. Hence in this way, Votas reduces blood sugar levels.
Yes, Votas can cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). However, this can also occur if you delay or miss a meal, drink alcohol, exercise more than usual, can't eat due to stomach upset, and taking other antidiabetic medicine with voglibose. So, regular monitoring of blood glucose level is needed and be cautious of symptoms of hypoglycemia. It is best to consult your doctor if you feel any unwanted effects.
Votas is the brand name for voglibose. It is an oral antidiabetic drug that belongs to the class of medicine called alpha-glucosidase inhibitor. It is used in single or combined with other drugs to treat diabetes.
Yes, Votas can be taken with gliclazide. No harmful interactions are reported between them. However, It is best to consult your doctor if you are experiencing any unpleasant side effects.
Yes, Votas can cause night sweat, the exact mechanism of sweating is not known. But some research suggests that it causes hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) especially at night which leads to night sweats. You need to monitor your blood glucose level regularly and talk to your doctor as your dose may need to be adjusted.
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References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 277
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 277