GALVUSMET TAB

Overview

GALVUSMET TAB is a Schedule G drug.

GALVUSMET TAB is composed of: METFORMIN (500 MG), VILDAGLIPTIN (50 MG)

Metformin is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels.Metformin is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.It works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying sugar (glucose) absorption from intestines and increasing the body’s sensitivity to insulin.


Usage

METFORMIN is generally used to treat: Diabetes Type 2
METFORMIN can address symptoms like: Eyes Blurred Vision, Feet Burn, Weight Loss (unintentional)


Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

How Do I Take It?

GALVUSMET TAB is generally taken With Food.

Precautions for GALVUSMET TAB and its Constituents


  • You should not use metformin if you have severe kidney disease or diabetic ketoacidosis.
  • You should not use metformin if you are allergic to it.
  • Take metformin exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
  • Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
  • Take metformin with a meal.
  • Do not crush, chew, or break an extended-release tablet. Swallow the tablet whole.
  • Your blood sugar will need to be checked often, and you may need other blood tests at your doctor’s office.
  • Your doctor may have you take extra vitamin B12 while you are taking this medicine.
  • It may lead to dehydration; drink plenty of water to avoid this problem.
  • Avoid excess dosage.

Common Side-Effects

METFORMIN : Diarrhoea, Joint Pain, Skin Rash, Anxiety, Depression, Night Terrors, Seizure, Change In Stools, Unusual Taste In Mouth, Abdomen Discomfort, Cough, Fever, Chills, Body Discomfort, Lower Back Pain, Drowsiness, Chest Discomfort, Confusion, Pale Skin, Labored Breathing, Head Headache, Body Excessive Sweating, Slurred Speech, Shortness Of Breath, Fatigue (tiredness), Body Loss Of Movement, Runny Nose, Sneezing

Serious Side-Effects

METFORMIN : Indigestion, Heartburn, Breathlessness, Eyes Blurred Vision, Rapid Breathing, Pain With Urination, Belching, Abdomen Bloating Or Fullness, Increased Passing Gas, Loss Of Appetite, Abdomen Upset Stomach

Rare Side-Effects

METFORMIN : Difficulty Concentrating, Unusual Behavior, Restless (tossing And Turning) Sleep

Technical Classification

METFORMIN is categorized as: NON-SULFONYLUREAS / ANTIDIABETIC AGENTS / METABOLIC AGENTS

Prescription Statistics

Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.

How Frequently is it taken?

2 Times Daily59%
2 Times Daily (1-0-1)23%
Once Daily8%

What was the Dosage Advised?

1 tab17%
500mg17%
50/50017%
50/500mg17%
1tab8%
50/850mg8%
50/8508%

Directions with respect to food?

After Food72%
Before Food28%

How long was it prescribed?

90 Days62%
30 Days13%
180 Days6%
60 Days5%
15 Days3%
7 Days3%

What is the break-up across patient age-group?

Below 5yrs1%
18 to 35yrs3%
35 to 50yrs16%
50 to 60yrs31%
60 to 70yrs31%
70yrs and above18%

What is the gender-breakup across patients?

Females46%

What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?

Physician51%
Cardiologist32%
Endocrinologist11%
Neurologist2%
Orthopaedist1%
Neurosurgeon1%
Urologist1%
Oncologist1%

Most common Medicines advised along-side?

ECOSPRIN TAB 75MG14%

Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?

FBS (BIOCHEMISTRY)28%
HBA1C (BIOCHEMISTRY)24%
PPBS (BIOCHEMISTRY)15%
LIPID PROFILE (SCREENING)11%

Available Alternatives for GALVUSMET TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

GALVUSMET TABINR 215 for 10 TABLETSMETFORMIN 500 MG, VILDAGLIPTIN 50 MG
JALRA M TABINR 220 for 10 TABLETSMETFORMIN 500 MG, VILDAGLIPTIN 50 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

GALVUS MET 50/1000 TABINR 265.2 for 10 TABLETSMETFORMIN 1000.0 MG, VILDAGLIPTIN 50.0 MG
GALVUS MET 50/500 TABINR 258.3 for 10 TABLETSMETFORMIN 500.0 MG, VILDAGLIPTIN 50.0 MG
GALVUS MET 50MG/850MG TABINR 259.4 for 10 TABLETSMETFORMIN 850.0 MG, VILDAGLIPTIN 50.0 MG
JALRA M 50MG/1000MG TABINR 265.2 for 10 TABLETSMETFORMIN 1000.0 MG, VILDAGLIPTIN 50.0 MG
JALRA M 50MG/500MG TABINR 258.3 for 10 TABLETSMETFORMIN 500.0 MG, VILDAGLIPTIN 50.0 MG
JALRA M 50MG/850MG TABINR 259.4 for 10 TABLETSMETFORMIN 850.0 MG, VILDAGLIPTIN 50.0 MG
VYSOV M 1000MG/50MG TABINR 241.5 for 10 TABLETSMETFORMIN 1000.0 MG, VILDAGLIPTIN 50.0 MG
VYSOV M 500MG/50MG TABINR 258.3 for 10 TABLETSMETFORMIN 500.0 MG, VILDAGLIPTIN 50.0 MG
VYSOV M 850MG/50MG TABINR 236 for 10 TABLETSMETFORMIN 850.0 MG, VILDAGLIPTIN 50.0 MG
VYSOV M TABINR 241.5 for 10 TABLETSMETFORMIN 1000 MG, VILDAGLIPTIN 50 MG
ZOMELIS MET 1000MG/50MG TABINR 265.2 for 10 TABLETSMETFORMIN 1000.0 MG, VILDAGLIPTIN 50.0 MG
ZOMELIS MET 50/1000MG TABINR 265.2 for 10 TABLETSMETFORMIN 1000 MG, VILDAGLIPTIN 50 MG
ZOMELIS MET 500MG/50MG TABINR 235 for 10 TABLETSMETFORMIN 500.0 MG, VILDAGLIPTIN 50.0 MG