Introduction

Galvus-Met 850 is a combination of two medicines that control high blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This helps prevent seriou... View More

Uses of Galvus-Met 850

• Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Side effects of Galvus-Met 850

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Stomach pain
• Loss of appetite
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Trembling
• Metallic taste
• Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)

How to use Galvus-Met 850

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-Met 850 is to be ta... View More

How Galvus-Met 850 works

Galvus-Met 850 is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Metformin and Vildagliptin. Metformin is an anti-diabetic medication (biguanide). It works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying glucose absorption from intestines and increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin. Vildagliptin is a DPP-4 inhibitor which works by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas and decreasing the hormones that raise blood sugar levels. This reduces both fasting and postmeal sugar levels. Together, they provide better control of blood sugar