Galvus 50 mg Tablet Uses Dosage Composition Sideeffects and Precautions

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Galvus 50 mg Tablet

Galvus 50 mg tablet is prescribed to control high blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes mellitus for adult patients above 18 years of age.

Galvus 50 mg Tablet Composition :-

Galvus 50 mg tablet contains :

Vildagliptin .................................. 50 mg

 

Vildagliptin is an dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitors class antidiabetic drugs.

Galvus 50 mg Tablet Uses :-

Galvus 50 mg tablet is an antidiabetic drugs, used to control type 2 diabetes mellitus (high blood sugar levels) in adult patients above 18 years of age. Galvus 50 mg tablet is also used in combination with other diabetes medicines. Galvus 50 mg tablet can be used alone or in combination with other antidiabetic drugs.
When Galvus 50 mg tablet is used along with a healthy diet and exercise, it helps a lot in controlling blood sugar. 

Galvus 50 mg Tablet Dosage :-

Galvus 50 mg tablet is a prescription medicine. Take Galvus 50 mg tablet as directed by your doctor. Use Galvus 50 mg tablet exactly as directed by the doctor. Do not take a higher or lower dose than directed by your doctor. Galvus 50 mg tablet should be taken immediately before or with a meal. Never self-medicate or change the dosage without a doctor's advice.
Do not take 2 or more doses at the same time. And always try to take Galvus 50 mg tablet on regular schedule. Always take the tablet even if you feel well or your blood sugar level is under control. Do not stop taking without your doctor's advice. Otherwise, your blood sugar level may rise again. Do not stop taking Galvus 50 mg tablet without asking your doctor. Because the treatment of diabetes is lifelong.

How Does Galvus 50 mg Tablet ( Vildagliptin ) Work :-

Galvus 50 mg tablet contains : Vildagliptin.

Vildagliptin works by increasing the amount of insulin produced by our body. It also decreases the amount of glucagon produced by the pancreas. Glucagon causes your liver to produce more sugar, so by reducing the amount of glucagon in your body, it also helps lower your blood sugar levels. Vildagliptin lowers the amount of glucose in the blood. 

Thus Galvus 50 mg tablet works by controlling the level of sugar in the blood.

Galvus 50 mg Tablet Sideeffects :-

Like all medicines, Galvus 50 mg tablet can cause side effects, however not everyone may experience these side effects.

Some common side effects like -

Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia),

Dizziness,

Abdominal pain,

Headache,

Swollen hands and feet,

Constipation,

Sick,

Feeling tired,

and many other side effects can occur.

Galvus 50 mg Tablet Marketed By :-

Novartis India Ltd

Galvus 50 mg Tablet Price :-

MRP ₹ : 299.00 ( 15 tabs )

Galvus 50 mg Tablet Self Life :-

Please see the expiry date/manufacture date printed on Galvus 50 mg tablet pack.

Classification :-

Drug Name - Vildagliptin

Therapeutic Class - Antidiabetic drugs,

Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitors,

Information on this page was last updated on 15 September 2021