Galvus Met 50mg/500mg Tablet 15's

• Galvus Met 50mg/500mg Tablet is composed of two antidiabetic formulas Metformin 500mg and Vildagliptin 50mg which help control high blood glucose levels in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients
• The tablet helps prevent advanced complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, blindness, heart attack, stroke, hyperglycemia, or high glucose level
• Chemical Class: Pyrrolidine-carbonitrile derivative, Biguanides Derivative
• Addictive Drug: No
• Therapeutic Class: Anti Diabetic
• Action Class: DPP-4 inhibitors, Biguanides
• Schedule “H” prescription drug Caution: Medicine must not be sold without the prescription of a qualified doctor
• Schedule “G” prescription drug Caution: Must be taken under the supervision of a doctor or medical practitioner
• Keep out of reach children
• Store in a dry, cool place below 30°C away from light and moisture

Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

• It is unsafe to consume alcohol while taking Galvus Met 50mg/500mg medication as it may cause low sugar
• Do not take a double dose of this tablet if you miss a dose. Skip the missed dose and follow the regular schedule as prescribed by your doctor

Galvus Met 50mg/500mg Tablet may interact with the following medicines inform your doctor regarding this
 

• Pain killers
• BP tablets
• Thyroid hormones
• Antacids
• Medicines that affect the nervous system

Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this prescribed drug

• Chances of weight gain and low blood sugar are lesser as compared to other diabetes medicines. 
• Inform your doctor about your diabetes treatment if you are due to have surgery under a general anesthetic
• Your doctor may check your kidney and liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter
• Inform your doctor if you feel having the symptoms of any side effects
• Eat at regular intervals for all three meals do not skip them
• Monitor your blood sugar level regularly especially when there are lots of fluctuations
• Do not take stress or any stressful tasks or work
• Keep your blood pressure as normal (140/90) as possible

• Nausea and vomiting
• Diarrhea or Stomach pain
• Loss of appetite and Dizziness
• Headache
• Trembling
• Metallic taste
• Hypoglycemia or low blood sugar level
• Lactic Acidosis (Rare)

Medication of Galvus Met 50/500mg Tablet must be taken regularly with food to avoid side effects as directed by a physician to keep blood sugar levels in control and manage diabetes

Metformin is a biguanide that lowers glucose production in the liver delaying glucose absorption in the intestines and increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin

Vildagliptin is a DPP-4 inhibitor that increases the release of insulin from the pancreas and decreases blood sugar levels

Q. What is Galvus Met used for?
Galvus Met contains Vildagliptin 50mg, Metformin 500mg used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus

Q. What are the side effects of Galvus Met 50 500?
Nausea and vomiting, Diarrhea or Stomach pain, Loss of appetite, and Dizziness, Headache, Trembling, Metallic taste, Hypoglycemia or low blood sugar level

Q. What does Galvus Met contain?
Galvus Met contains Vildagliptin 50mg, Metformin 500mg

• Patients with liver, heart, and kidney disease or pancreas problems must consult their doctors before taking type 2 diabetes mellitus tablets for proper dosage recommendations
• Avoid taking the tablet if you have Vitamin B12 deficiency