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| GENERIC |
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| Generic name: |
Vildagliptin
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| Galvus belongs to a group of medicines called oral antidiabetics. It helps to control the level of sugar in the blood. |
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| Category |
Diabetes |
| Drug description |
It helps to control the level of sugar in the blood. Galvus is a DPP-4 inhibitor, which targets the pancreatic islet dysfunction that causes high blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. Insulin is a substance which helps to lower the level of sugar in the blood, especially after meals. Glucagon is a substance which triggers the production of sugar by the liver, causing the blood sugar level to rise. The pancreas makes both of these substances. Galvus affects both pancreatic alpha and beta cells, leading to a reduction in sugar production from the liver together with an increase in production of insulin needed to keep blood sugar levels under control. Galvus is suitable for once-daily dosing and has been evaluated both as monotherapy and in combination with other anti-diabetes agents. Clinical studies have found that when Galvus is used in combination with Glucophage (metformin) is very efficient. Galvus is found to be as effective as Actos (Pioglitazone) when each is combined with Glucophage (metformin). Do not take Galvus: if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to vildagliptin or any of the other ingredients of Galvus. If you think you may be allergic to vildagliptin or any of the other ingredients of Galvus, do not take this medicine and talk to your doctor. Galvus is not recommended for patients with liver impairment, and liver monitoring should be conducted at the start of treatment, every three months for the first year, and periodically thereafter. Due to limited experience, Galvus is not recommended for patients with moderate or severe renal impairment or congestive heart failure. Galvus should not be used in patients with type 1 diabetes. If you think you may be allergic to vildagliptin or any of the other ingredients of Galvus, do not take this medicine and talk to your doctor.
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