Galvus Met 50 mg/850 mg Tablet 15’s helps to control the blood sugar level. It works by making the pancreas produce insulin and less glucagon (effect of vildagliptin) and also by helping the body to make better use of the insulin it has (effect of metformin). You must continue following the diet and exercise recommended for you whilst on treatment with Galvus Met 50 mg/850 mg Tablet 15’s. Galvus Met 50 mg/850 mg Tablet 15’s is not a substitute for insulin. It is not used to treat type 1 diabetes (where your body does not produce insulin) or diabetic ketoacidosis.
Galvus Met 50 mg/850 mg Tablet 15’s should be taken with food to avoid an upset stomach. Galvus Met 50 mg/850 mg Tablet 15’s should be taken at the same time of the day each time for best results. For better advice, your doctor will decide what dose should be taken, which can change quickly depending on your condition. The most common side effect of Galvus Met 50 mg/850 mg Tablet 15’s is hypoglycemia (low blood glucose levels) characterised by dizziness, sweating, palpitations, hunger pangs, dry mouth and skin etc. So, to avoid hypoglycemia, you should not miss meals and also should carry some form of sugar along with you. Other side effects include taste change, nausea, diarrhoea, stomach pain, headache, and upper respiratory symptoms.
