Vilpower M 500 Tab

Composition

Metformin (500mg) + Vildagliptin (50mg)

Uses of Vilpower M 500 Tab

Type 2 diabetes mellitus: to improve blood glucose control when diet and exercise are not enough; used alone or along with other antidiabetic medicines

• •Lowers fasting and post-meal blood sugar
• •Improves insulin response after meals
• •Reduces hepatic glucose production
• •Low risk of hypoglycaemia when used without insulin/sulfonylurea
• •May support weight neutrality vs some antidiabetics

How it works

Vildagliptin is a DPP-4 inhibitor that increases incretin hormones (GLP-1, GIP), leading to increased insulin release and reduced glucagon after meals. Metformin reduces glucose production in the liver and improves insulin sensitivity, lowering blood glucose without usually causing hypoglycaemia when used alone.

Directions for use

Tablet for oral use. Take exactly as prescribed, usually with meals to reduce stomach upset. Swallow whole with water; do not crush/chew if it is an SR/ER tablet. Maintain diet/exercise and monitor blood sugar regularly.

Side effects

Common side effects of Vilpower M 500 Tab may include:

• •Nausea
• •vomiting
• •diarrhoea
• •abdominal pain