Introduction

Uses of Galvus-Met 500

Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Side effects of Galvus-Met 500

Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Stomach pain
Loss of appetite
Dizziness
Headache
Trembling
Metallic taste
Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)

How to use Galvus-Met 500

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Galvus-Met 500 is to be taken with food.

How Galvus-Met 500 works

Galvus-Met 500 is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Metformin and Vildagliptin. Metformin is an anti-diabetic medication (biguanide). It works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying glucose absorption from intestines and increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin. Vildagliptin is a DPP-4 inhibitor which works by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas and decreasing the hormones that raise blood sugar levels. This reduces both fasting and postmeal sugar levels. Together, they provide better control of blood sugar.

Quick Tips

Take it with food to lower your chance of having an upset stomach.
Chances of weight gain and low blood sugar are lesser as compared to other diabetes medicines.
Inform your doctor about your diabetes treatment if you are due to have surgery under a general anaesthetic.
Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any deep or rapid breathing, persistent nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain as Galvus-Met 500 may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis, which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood.
Your doctor may check your kidney and liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms such as abdominal pain, fatigue, loss of appetite, darkened urine or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).

Safety Advice

UNSAFE – Alcohol: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Galvus-Met 500.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Pregnancy: Galvus-Met 500 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Breastfeeding: Information regarding the use of Galvus-Met 500 during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION – Driving: Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION – Kidney: Galvus-Met 500 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Galvus-Met 500 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION – Liver: Galvus-Met 500 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Galvus-Met 500 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.\nRegular monitoring of liver function tests is recommended if you are taking this medicine. Use of this medicine is preferably not advised in patients with liver disease.