Description:
Galvus Met is a combination medication containing vildagliptin and metformin. It is used to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Vildagliptin is a DPP-4 inhibitor that works by increasing the levels of incretin hormones, which help to regulate blood sugar levels. Metformin is a biguanide that decreases glucose production in the liver and improves insulin sensitivity.
Ingredients:
- Active Ingredients: Vildagliptin 50 mg, Metformin Hydrochloride 850 mg
- Inactive Ingredients: Hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, silica colloidal anhydrous, and other excipients.
Usage Instructions:
- The typical starting dose is one tablet taken twice daily, with meals to reduce gastrointestinal side effects.
- Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.
- Do not chew, break, or crush the tablet.
- Follow the dosing schedule as prescribed by your healthcare provider.
- If a dose is missed, take it as soon as you remember unless it is nearly time for your next dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.
Benefits:
- Effectively lowers blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes.
- Combines two different mechanisms of action for improved glycemic control.
- Helps reduce the risk of diabetes-related complications.
- Convenient combination therapy in a single tablet.
Precautions:
- Do not use if allergic to vildagliptin, metformin, or any of the other ingredients.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease, or a history of lactic acidosis.
- Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and loss of appetite.
- Monitor blood sugar levels regularly as advised by your healthcare provider.
- Inform your doctor of any unusual symptoms or severe side effects such as muscle pain, weakness, or breathing difficulties.
Storage Instructions:
- Store at a temperature below 30°C (86°F).
- Keep in the original packaging to protect from moisture and light.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Do not use after the expiration date.
Manufacturer: Novartis Pharmaceuticals
