Galvus 50mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Novartis India Ltd
Salt Composition
Vildagliptin (50mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Galvus 50mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is used together with a healthy diet and regular exercise to control blood sugar levels.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Galvus 50mg Tablet is normally prescribed when diet and exercise alone or other medicines do not prove sufficient to control your blood sugar level. It may prescribe alone or in combination with other diabetes medicines. It can be taken with or without food. The dose will depend on your condition and blood sugar levels. Use it strictly as advised by your doctor.
Directions for Use
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 50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Galvus 50mg Tablet is an antidiabetic medication. It works by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas and decreasing the hormones that raise blood sugar levels. This reduces the fasting and postmeal sugar levels.
Quick Tips
Take Galvus 50mg Tablet at the same time every day Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia symptoms Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Galvus 50mg Tablet affects you Your doctor may check your kidney and liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter
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Frequently asked questions
When should I take Galvus 50mg Tablet?
You can take Galvus 50mg Tablet tablets before, with or after meals. If you have been prescribed to take this medicine once daily, then take it in the morning. In case you have to take it twice daily, then you should prefer taking the first dose in the morning and the second dose in the evening.
Does Galvus 50mg Tablet cause hypoglycemia?
Yes, Galvus 50mg Tablet may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). However, the chances are lesser compared to other antidiabetic drugs. Evidence suggests that treatment with Galvus 50mg Tablet has been shown to cause hypoglycemia in very rare cases. The risk is low even in those who are prone to hypoglycemia like elderly people or people being treated with insulin. However, the chance of hypoglycemia increases if Galvus 50mg Tablet is taken along with other antidiabetic drugs.
Does Galvus 50mg Tablet cause weight gain?
No, Galvus 50mg Tablet does not cause weight gain. Additionally, these types of medications are generally expected to decrease weight since they increase satiety (feeling of fullness) and delay the emptying of the stomach. This further decreases hunger, limiting a patient's intake.
Is Galvus 50mg Tablet the same as sitagliptin?
No, Galvus 50mg Tablet is not the same as Sitagliptin, but both drugs belong to the same class. Additionally, these two drugs have a similar mechanism of decreasing blood glucose levels.
