Gluvan Plus 50 mg+500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 24.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 720.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 240.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Vildagliptin metformin hydrochloride |
| Company | Aristopharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Adjunct to diet and exercises for type 2 diabetes mellitus
Pharmacology
- Inhibition of DPP-4 enzyme
- Increase in insulin secretion
- Decrease in hepatic glucose production
Dosage & Administration
- Twice daily dosage for adults
- Initiation based on current Metformin dose
Interaction
- No clinically relevant pharmacokinetic interaction observed
- Low potential for drug interactions
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Vildagliptin or Metformin Hydrochloride
- Renal disease or dysfunction
- Acute myocardial infarction
- Septicaemia
Side Effects
- Headache
- Tremor
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Hypoglycemia
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended during pregnancy
- Not known excretion in human milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Risk of lactic acidosis with Metformin accumulation
- Monitoring of serum creatinine and liver function
Use in Special Populations
- Not recommended for pediatric patients
- Regular monitoring in elderly patients with renal function
Therapeutic Class
- Combination oral hypoglycemic preparations
Storage Conditions
- Dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of reach of children