ZavaMet 500 Tablet 10's

• Zavamet 500 Tablet is a combination of Vildagliptin 50mg, Metformin 500mg that controls high blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus
• This helps prevent serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, blindness, heart attack, or stroke
• Addictive Drug: No
• Therapeutic Class: Anti-diabetic
• Schedule “H” prescription drug Caution: Not to be sold without the prescription of a registered medical practitioner
• Schedule “G” prescription drug Caution: This medication must be taken only under medical supervision
• Store below 30°C
• Keep out of the reach of children

Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

• It is unsafe to consume alcohol with ZavaMet 500mg Tablet as it may increase the chance of a life-threatening condition known as Lactic Acidosis
• Do not take a double dose of ZavaMet 500 if you ever miss a dose, take it as soon as possible if you have time or skip the dose and follow a regular schedule
   

Zavamet 50/500 Tablet interacts with the following drugs consult your doctor if you are already taking the following
 

• Pain killers
• High blood pressure-lowering pills
• Thyroid hormones
• Antacids
• Certain medicines that affect the nervous system

ZavaMet 500 Tablet may be unsafe during pregnancy or breastfeeding consult your doctor immediately

• Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) may occur when taken along with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol, or delaying/skipping a meal. Carry a sugar source with you for immediate relief
• Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any deep or rapid breathing, persistent nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain as Metformin may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis, which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood
• Prolonged use of Metformin may lead to vitamin B12 deficiency which may lead to anemia, causing fatigue, pale skin, shortness of breath, or headache. Notify your doctor if you experience any of these as you may require supplements
• Your doctor will monitor your blood sugar levels and kidney functions regularly while you are taking this medication
• Vildagliptin should be taken at the same time every day since this helps you remember to take it
• It may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal
• Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremors and anxiety
• Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Vildagliptin affects you
• Your doctor may check your kidney and liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms such as abdominal pain, fatigue, loss of appetite, darkened urine, or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice)

• Nausea and Vomiting
• Taste change
• Diarrhea or abdominal pain
• Loss of appetite
• Headache and Dizziness
• Common cold and Cough
• Constipation
• Sweating
• Hypoglycemia or low blood sugar level

Take Zavamet 500mg with or after a meal. Do not crush or chew the tablet and swallow it as a whole with a glass of water

Zavamet 500 Tablet is an antidiabetic drug that contains Vildagliptin 50mg, Metformin 500mg which reduce postmeal sugar levels

Vildagliptin 50mg is a DPP-4 inhibitor that makes the pancreas produce insulin and less glucagon

Metformin 500mg helps the body make better use of the insulin it produces

Q. What is the use of Zavamet?
ZavaMet 500 Tablet contains Vildagliptin 50mg, Metformin 500mg used for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Q. How do you take Zavamet 500?
Zavamet 500 Tablet can be taken after eating food as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow the tablet as a whole, do not chew, crush or break it

• Zavamet 500 Tablet should be used with caution by patients with kidney or liver disease consult your doctor for dose adjustments
• Consult your doctor if you have ever had kidney disease, heart or pancreas problems, or if you drink a lot of alcohol before taking this medication
• It should not be taken by patients with type 1 diabetes or with diabetic ketoacidosis
• People affected with heart diseases like congestive Heart failure or myocardial infarction, Vitamin B12 deficiency, and alcoholism should avoid intake of Zavamet 50/500 Tablet