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Drug information on Galvus Met (50 mg/850 mg) (Vildagliptin) from Novartis India Ltd

Galvus Met (50 mg/850 mg)   Tablet Novartis India Ltd Generic : Vildagliptin	278.89 50 mg/850 mg 10 Tabs

Information Checked by Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Further Checked by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Oct 31, 2018

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Diabetes

Diabetes and Hypertension

Type 2 Diabetes

•   Most Common : Low blood sugar level, tremor, headache, weight gain and fluid retention.

•   Central Nervous System : Dizziness, fatigue, and feeling weak.

PO- with metformin or a thiazolidinedione: 50 mg twice daily; with a sulfonylurea: 50 mg/day in the morning. Maximum: 100 mg/day.

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with food.

Contraindicated in patients with type 1 diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis, severe liver impairment, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of severe kidney disease.

• It may cause dizziness or fatigue, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

• Patient may develop with increased risk of foot ulcers and blistering of the skin; if it is so consult with your doctor.

• Monitor liver function and blood sugar level regularly while taking this medication.

Avoid excess dosage.

Store it at room temperature (25 to 30°C).