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About Galvus Met 50 mg/1000 mg Tablet 15's
Galvus Met 50 mg/1000 mg Tablet 15's is a combination drug of Vildagliptin (DPP-4 inhibitor) and Metformin (Biguanides) belongs to the class of anti-diabetic. Type 2 diabetes mellitus used to be known as 'non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM)' or 'maturity-onset diabetes. Type 2 diabetes develops if the body does not produce enough insulin or when your body's insulin does not work as well as it should. It can also develop if the body produces too much glucagon. Insulin is a substance which helps to lower the level of sugar in your blood, especially after meals. Galvus Met 50 mg/1000 mg Tablet 15's is another substance which triggers the production of sugar by the liver, causing the blood sugar to rise. The pancreas makes both of these substances.
Galvus Met 50 mg/1000 mg Tablet 15's helps to control the blood sugar level. It works by making the pancreas produce insulin and less glucagon (effect of vildagliptin) and also by helping the body to make better use of the insulin it has (effect of metformin). You must continue following the diet and exercise recommended for you whilst on treatment with Galvus Met 50 mg/1000 mg Tablet 15's. Galvus Met 50 mg/1000 mg Tablet 15's is not a substitute for insulin. It is not used to treat type 1 diabetes (where your body does not produce insulin) or diabetic ketoacidosis.
Galvus Met 50 mg/1000 mg Tablet 15's should be taken with food to avoid an upset stomach. Galvus Met 50 mg/1000 mg Tablet 15's should be taken at the same time of the day each time for best results. For better advice, your doctor will decide what dose should be taken, which can change quickly depending on your condition. The most common side effect of Galvus Met 50 mg/1000 mg Tablet 15's is hypoglycemia (low blood glucose levels) characterised by dizziness, sweating, palpitations, hunger pangs, dry mouth and skin etc. So, to avoid hypoglycemia, you should not miss meals and also should carry some form of sugar along with you. Other side effects include taste change, nausea, diarrhoea, stomach pain, headache, and upper respiratory symptoms.
Galvus Met 50 mg/1000 mg Tablet 15's should not be stopped even if you feel better without consulting your doctor as sugar levels change. If you stop taking Galvus Met 50 mg/1000 mg Tablet 15's abruptly, it may increase your sugar levels which could further increase the risk of eyesight loss (retinopathy), kidney (nephropathy) and nerve damage (neuropathy). Galvus Met 50 mg/1000 mg Tablet 15's should not be taken if you have type 1 diabetes mellitus or severe kidney or liver disease. Please inform your doctor if you have any heart disease or planning to get pregnant or breastfeed.
Uses of Galvus Met 50 mg/1000 mg Tablet 15's
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Medicinal Benefits
Galvus Met 50 mg/1000 mg Tablet 15's helps your pancreas produce more insulin, effectively utilise insulin, and decrease the excess sugar that your liver makes. It helps control the rise of blood sugar levels in your body after a meal. Galvus Met 50 mg/1000 mg Tablet 15's plays a vital role in controlling blood sugar levels and prevents serious complications of diabetes like eyesight loss (retinopathy), kidney (nephropathy), nerve damage (neuropathy), diabetic foot ulcer and delayed wound healing.
Directions for Use
Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.
Storage
Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side Effects of Galvus Met 50 mg/1000 mg Tablet 15's
Low blood sugar
Nausea
Headache
Shaking or quivering
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Abdominal pain
Loss of appetite
Joint pain
Tiredness
Constipation
Swollen hands
Ankle or feet (oedema)
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