Galvus 50 Tablet

Composition

Vildagliptin 50 mg

Uses of Galvus 50 Tablet

Type 2 diabetes mellitus to improve glycaemic control, alone or in combination with other antidiabetic medicines along with diet and exercise

• •Lowers HbA1c and fasting/post-meal glucose
• •Glucose-dependent action with low hypoglycaemia risk
• •Weight-neutral in many patients
• •Can be combined with metformin/other agents
• •Improves overall glycaemic control with diet and exercise

How it works

Vildagliptin is a DPP-4 inhibitor that increases incretin levels (GLP-1 and GIP), leading to glucose-dependent insulin release and reduced glucagon secretion. This lowers blood glucose with a low risk of hypoglycaemia when not used with insulin or sulfonylureas.

Directions for use

Take by mouth as prescribed, with or without food, usually once or twice daily depending on regimen. Continue diet and exercise; monitor blood sugar regularly. If combined with a sulfonylurea/insulin, hypoglycaemia precautions may be needed.

Side effects

Common side effects of Galvus 50 Tablet may include:

• •Headache
• •dizziness
• •tremor
• •nausea
• •diarrhea