Galvus Met 1000/50, reduces blood sugar levels and protects against diabetic complications - 60 tablets
Scientific name
Vildagliptin 50 mg + Metformin 1000 mg Tablets
Galvus Met 1000/50 Tablets belongs to
oral diabetes medications
How vildagliptin and metformin work
Vildagliptin is an inhibitor of DPP-4, an enzyme that breaks down incretin hormones, including glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1).
Incretin helps the body produce more insulin only when it is needed and reduces the amount of glucose produced by the liver.
Metformin reduces blood glucose levels by decreasing glucose production in the liver.
Metformin reduces intestinal absorption of glucose.
Metformin increases insulin sensitivity, leading to increased glucose uptake and utilization.
Medical uses of Galvus Met 1000/50 Tablets
It is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in patients whose diabetes is not adequately controlled with metformin hydrochloride or vildagliptin alone.
How to use Galvus Met 1000/50 Tablets
It should be taken with meals to reduce gastrointestinal side effects associated with metformin hydrochloride.
It may be started at a dose of 50 mg/500 mg once daily and gradually titrated to a maximum dose of 50 mg/1000 mg twice daily after assessing your response to treatment.
Doses higher than 100 mg of vildagliptin are not recommended.
Doses may be changed under special circumstances, so always follow your doctor or pharmacist's instructions.
If you take more medicine than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital immediately.
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is almost time for your next dose.
Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for a missed dose.
Side effects of Galvus Met 1000/50 Tablets
Although the following side effects are not common to everyone, some patients may experience:
tremors, dizziness, headache
nausea
hypoglycemia
Use of Galvus Met 1000/50 Tablets during pregnancy and breastfeeding
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
Your doctor will discuss the potential risks and benefits of using this medication during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Helpful tips for diabetics
All carbohydrates affect blood glucose levels, so it's important to know which foods contain carbohydrates. Choose healthy carbohydrate-containing foods and be aware of the portion size (amount of carbohydrates) required.
Reduce your salt intake. Eating too much salt can increase your risk of high blood pressure, which in turn increases your risk of heart disease and stroke. When you have diabetes, you're already at greater risk for all of these conditions.
Eat more fruits and vegetables. This can help you get the vitamins, minerals, and fiber your body needs daily to maintain your health.
Warnings and precautions while using Galvus Met 1000/50 Tablets
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking it if you have:
Hypersensitivity to vildagliptin, metformin hydrochloride, or any of the ingredients of the medicine
If you have moderate or severe liver problems
severe renal failure
heart failure
acute metabolic acidosis or diabetic ketoacidosis
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, herbal supplements, vitamins, and supplements.
How to store Galvus Met 1000/50 tablets
Store below 25°C.
Do not refrigerate the medicine.
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Must be stored in the original container to protect from moisture.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date printed on the carton/blister/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Your health in numbers
Random blood sugar test: A blood sample will be taken at a random time. Regardless of when you last ate, a blood sugar level of 200 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) or higher indicates diabetes. A blood sugar level below 140 mg/dL is considered normal, and a reading between 140 and 199 mg/dL indicates diabetes risk.
Fasting blood sugar test. A blood sample will be taken after you fast overnight. A fasting blood sugar level below 100 mg/dL is normal. A fasting blood sugar level of 100 to 125 mg/dL is considered prediabetes. If the level is 126 mg/dL or higher on two separate tests, you may have diabetes.
Oral glucose tolerance test: For this test, you fast overnight, and your fasting blood sugar level is measured. You then drink a sugary liquid, and your blood sugar levels are tested periodically for the next two hours.
For more information about vildagliptin and metformin
Consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Through the Saudi Food and Drug Authority's Tamenni app
