GALVUSMET

SPECIFICATION

50/500mg , 50/850mg & 50/1000mg

Generics

Vildagliptin + Metformin

About

Vildagliptin + Metformin HCl is indicated for the treatment of patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Vildagliptin + Metformin HCl is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in patients whose diabetes is not adequately controlled on metformin HCl alone or who are already treated with the combination of vildagliptin and metformin HCl, as separate tablets.

Indication

• Diabetes

Dosage

According to HBA 1c level

Side Effects

 Vomiting • Stomach ache (abdominal pain) • Muscle cramps • A general feeling of not being well with severe tiredness • Difficulty in breathing • Reduced body temperature and heartbeat .

Drug Interactions

Digoxin , Furosemide , Nifedipine , thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives calcium channel blocking drugs, and isoniazid.

When not to Use

 Vildagliptin + Metformin HCl combination is contraindicated in: - Patients with known hypersensitivity to vildagliptin or metformin HCl or to any excipient of the product. - Diabetic ketoacidosis or diabetic pre-coma.

Precaution

Vildagliptin + Metformin HCl combination is not substitute for insulin-requiring patients and should not be used in patients with type 1 diabetes.