Galvus Met 50Mg/500Mg Tablet

This medication is used to maintain blood sugar levels in the body. It tablet works by decreasing the amount of glucose produced by the liver. Thus, the tablet lowers the blood sugar levels in the body of a patient suffering from Type 2 diabetes.

The medicine is also useful against obesity, cardiovascular diseases, hypertension and polycystic ovarian syndrome. The dosage of the drug depends on your age, severity of the condition and other medications you are currently taking.

The common side effects include diarrhea, dizziness, headaches, vomiting and stomach cramps. Consuming this medicine with food can lower your risk of developing these side effects. You can seek medical aid if you any of these symptoms persist for a longer duration.

This medication is used to control diabetes; it is not a cure. Other components of treatment plan are important, patient must follow:

• Prescribed diet,
• Medication, and
• Exercise regimen.

Take exactly as directed; with meal(s) at the same time each day. Do not change dose or discontinue without consulting prescriber. Avoid alcohol while taking this medication; could cause severe reaction.

Inform prescriber of all other prescription or OTC medications you are taking; do not introduce new medication without consulting prescriber. Do not take other medication within 2 hours of this medication unless so advised by prescriber.

Maintain regular dietary intake and exercise routine and always carry quick source of sugar with you. You may experience side effects during first weeks of therapy (headache, nausea); consult prescriber if these persist.

• Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

• Impaired Kidney Function

• Allergy

• Metabolic Acidosis

• Type I Diabetes Mellitus

• Metabolic Acidosis

• Nausea Or Vomiting

• Diarrhoea

• Abdominal Pain

• Hypoglycemia

• Weakness

• Headache

• Dizziness

• Trembling

• Metallic Taste

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect lasts for an average duration of 4 to 8 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The peak effect of this medicine can be observed after 1-3 hours of administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  It is unsafe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  This medicine might cause side effects that will affect the alertness or consciousness of the patient. Thus driving must be avoided while taking this medicine.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution must be taken in patients with kidney disease. Adjustment of dose might be needed. Kindly consult your doctor before taking it.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Caution must be taken in patients with liver disease. Adjustment of dose might be needed. Kindly consult your doctor before taking it.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Galvus Met 50Mg/500Mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Zomelis Met 50Mg/500Mg Tablet

  Abbott India Ltd

• Jalra-M 50Mg/500Mg Tablet

  USV Ltd

• Missed Dose instructions

  Take the missed dose as soon as you remember.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Contact a doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected.

This medication decreases glucose production in the liver, decreases intestinal absorption of glucose, and improves insulin sensitivity by increasing bodies glucose uptake and utilization. It also blocks dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4).

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Incidence of lactic acidosis may be increased; avoid or limit use

• Interaction with Medicine

  • Decreased effect: Drugs which tend to produce hyperglycemia (eg, diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blocking drugs, isoniazid) may lead to a loss of glycemic control.
  • Increased effect: Furosemide increased the metformin plasma and blood Cmax without altering metformin renal clearance in a single dose study.
  • Increased toxicity:
  • Cationic drugs (eg, amiloride, digoxin, morphine, procainamide, quinidine, quinine, ranitidine, triamterene, trimethoprim, and vancomycin) which are eliminated by renal tubular secretion could have the potential for interaction with metformin by competing for common renal tubular transport systems.
  • Cimetidine increases (by 60%) peak metformin plasma and whole blood concentrations.

• Interaction with Disease

  Patients suffering from pancreatitis, cardiac failure and vitamin B12 deficiency should exercise caution.

• Interaction with Food

  • Food: Food decreases the extent and slightly delays the absorption. Drug may cause GI upset; take with food to decrease GI upset.
  • Glucose: Decreases blood glucose concentration. Hypoglycemia does not usually occur unless a patient is predisposed. Monitor blood glucose concentration. Exercise caution with administration in patients predisposed to hypoglycemia (eg, cases of reduced caloric intake, strenuous exercise without repletion of calories, alcohol ingestion or when metformin is combined with another oral antidiabetic agent).
  • Vitamin B12: Decreases absorption of Vitamin B12; monitor for signs and symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency.
  • Folic acid: Decreases absorption of folic acid; monitor for signs and symptoms of folic acid deficiency.

• Ques : What is galvus met 50mg 500mg tablet?

  Ans : Galvus MET tablet is a medication which has metformin and vildagliptin as active factors present in it.

• Ques : What is the use of Galvus met 50mg 500mg tablet?

  Ans : Galvus 50 mg 500 mg tablet is used for the treatment, control, and prevention of conditions such as Type 2 diabetes mellitus, maturity-onset diabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome, etc.

• Ques : What are the side effects of Galvus met 50mg 500mg tablet?

  Ans : Galvus tablet can cause side effects such as gastrointestinal disturbances, loss of appetite, skin reactions, headache, constipation, liver disease, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, etc.

• Ques : Can the use of Galvus Met cause nausea and vomiting?

  Ans : Yes, Galvus can cause nausea and vomiting in some patients.

• Ques : How long do I need to use galvus met 50mg 500mg tablet before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : This medication should be consumed, until the complete eradication of the disease.It is advised to use, till the time directed by your doctor.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use galvus met 50mg 500mg tablet?

  Ans : The duration of effect for this medicine is dependent on the severity of the patient’s condition.

• Ques : Should I use galvus met 50mg 500mg tablet empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : The salts involved in this medication react properly if it is taken with the food. Please consult the doctor before using it.

• Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of galvus met 50mg 500mg tablet?

  Ans : This medication contains salts, which are suitable to store at 15 to 30c temperature, as keeping this medication above or below that, can cause an inadequate effect. Protect it from moisture and light.

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