Galvus Met Tablet (Vildagliptin)

In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Galvus Met 50mg/500mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines that work together in different ways to lower your blood glucose levels. Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control your blood glucose level, your risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs is also lowered. Additionally, proper control of diabetes can also reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life. You should keep using this medicine for as long as it is prescribed because it is protecting your future health.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Galvus Met

• Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
• Trembling
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Weakness
• Gastro-esophageal reflux disease
• Increased sweating
• Decreased appetite

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 50mg/500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.