Galvus Met 50 mg/850 mg AND 50 mg/1 000 mg Tablet.
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 06 July 2022
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Adjunct to diet and exercise in Type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Dosage (summary)
Starting dose based on current regimen; max vildagliptin 100 mg/day.
Special Populations
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
- Elderly
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Safety not established; contraindicated in breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- Alcohol
- Cationic medicines
- NSAIDs
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity
- Severe renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
- Congestive heart failure
- Metabolic acidosis
Common side effects
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Hypoglycaemia
- Flatulence
Counselling Points
- Take with meals
- Monitor renal function
- Avoid excessive alcohol
- Report signs of lactic acidosis
Serious warnings
- Risk of lactic acidosis
- Severe cutaneous adverse reactions
- Not a substitute for insulin
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