Galvus Met 50/1000 mg 60 tablets - Vildagliptin/metformin 50 mg/1000 mg film-coated tablets.
- This medication contains two different medications called vildagliptin and metformin.
- Vildagliptin belongs to a class of medications called DPP-4 inhibitors (dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors).
- Metformin belongs to a class of medications called biguanides.
- They work together to control blood sugar levels in adult patients with a type of diabetes called “type 2 diabetes.”
- This medication helps increase the levels of insulin your body produces after a meal and reduces the amount of sugar your body produces.
Do not use vildagliptin/metformin:
- If you are allergic to vildagliptin, metformin, or any of the other ingredients of this medication.
- If you suffer from severe kidney failure.
- If you suffer from uncontrolled diabetes.
- If you have a severe infection or are dehydrated
- If you are having an X-ray where you will be injected with a dye. You will need to stop eating at the time of the scan and for two or more days afterward as directed by your doctor.
- If you have recently had a heart attack or have serious circulation problems, such as 'shock' or breathing difficulties
- If you have liver problems.
- If you are breastfeeding.
Warnings and precautions:
- Cases of inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis) have been reported in patients receiving this medicine.
- If you experience skin blisters, it may be a sign of a condition called bullous pemphigoid. Your doctor may ask you to stop this medication.
- Risk of lactic acidosis.
- Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking:
- If you have or have ever had a disease of the pancreas (such as pancreatitis)
- If you have gallstones or very high levels of triglycerides (a type of fat) in your blood.
- If you have type 1 diabetes. This is sometimes called insulin-dependent diabetes.
- If you have or have ever had an allergic reaction to vildagliptin, metformin.
- If you take a sulfonylurea or insulin and diabetes medications, together.
Possible side effects:
Stop using the product and seek immediate medical attention if you experience:
- Tightness in the throat, swelling of the eyes, face, lips or tongue, or you feel faint or have difficulty breathing.
- Hives or itching of the face or body.
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