Vil-GM 500 Tablet

Brand Name Vil-GM 500 Tablet
Salt Composition

Vildagliptin (50mg) + Metformin (500mg)

Strength 50mg + 500mg
Product Form Tablet
Pack 10 Tablets in 1 Strip
Storage Store below 30°C
Category

Antidiabetic

SubCategory

anti-diabetic

Country of Origin India
Manufacturer

Zuventus Pharma

Manufacturer/Marketer Address Zuventus Pharma,Office No. 5119, 5th Floor, 'D' Wing, Oberoi Garden Estates, Chandivili, Andheri (E), Mumbai - 400 072.
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    Medical Description of Vil-GM 500 Tablet

    Vil-GM 500 Tablet is an anti-diabetic drug used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus to the patient who cannot control the diabetes by diet and exercise. Consume the tablet before the meals. It is the combination of Vildagliptin and Metformin. Combination of this drug lowers the blood sugar level by increasing the amount of insulin which is released by pancreas and lowers the hormone that raise blood sugar level and it also reduce the production of glucose in the liver and delay the glucose absorption from intestines


    Vil-GM 500 Tablet Uses

    It is used to treat Type 2 diabetes mellitus


    Vil-GM 500 Tablet Benefits

    Used in the treatment of the following disease such as

    Type 2 diabetes mellitus

    It is also called as adult onset diabetes. It is a chronic condition in which our body does not produce enough insulin or resist insulin and it may increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases like chest pain and heart attack, stroke.


    Vil-GM 500 Tablet Indication

    Combination of this drug lowers the blood sugar level by increasing the amount of insulin which is released by pancreas and lowers the hormone that raise blood sugar level and it also reduce the production of glucose in the liver and delay the glucose absorption from intestines and it is used to treat Type 2 diabetes mellitus


    Mechanism of action of Vil-GM 500 Tablet

    It is the combination of two medicines

    Metformin is an biguanide produces it action by decreasing the production of hepatic and GI glucose absorption, it also increase the insulin sensitivity

    Vildagliptin is a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor it produces it action by inactivating the incretin hormones like glucagon-like peptide-1 and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide and it also prolong the incretin activity in response to ingestion of nutrients.


    How Vil-GM 500 Tablet works

    Combination of this drug lowers the blood sugar level by increasing the amount of insulin which is released by pancreas and lowers the hormone that raise blood sugar level and it also reduce the production of glucose in the liver and delay the glucose absorption from intestines


    Vil-GM 500 Tablet Contraindication

    • If you are allergic to the composition of the tablet
    • If you are having ketoacidosis and type 1 diabetes mellitus


    Vil-GM 500 Tablet Side Effects

    • Nasopharyngitis
    • Headache
    • Dizziness
    • Diarrhoea
    • Nausea/vomiting
    • Metallic taste
    • Stomach upset


    FAQs for Vil-GM 500 Tablet

    • Can the use of Vil-GM 500 Tablet lead to hypoglycaemia?

    No, Vil-GM 500 Tablet will not cause hypoglycaemia because use of Vil-GM 500 Tablet is to lower the blood sugar level. If you feel you are hypoglycaemic kindly consult with your doctor

    • How to use Vil-GM 500 Tablet?

    Vil-GM 500 Tablet should be taken orally by mouth two times daily before meals. Follow the direction as mentioned in the label if you did not understand the application kindly ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain the details. Do not discontinue the medicine when you feel better kindly consult with your doctor.

    • What if I forget to take Vil-GM 500 Tablet?

    If you missed the dose take it as soon as you remember do not take the tablet between the meals. If it is time for next dose skip the missed dose and continue with regular dose

    • What are the instruction for storage and disposal of Vil-GM 500 Tablet?

    Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture and direct sunlight. Keep out of the reach of children. Do not keep outdated medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist how to dispose medicine which is not in use and store below 30C


    Precautions and general warning of Vil-GM 500 Tablet

    Alcohol

    Alcohol may affect the patient blood sugar level either by increasing or by decreasing it depends upon your amount you have consumed. Avoid drinking alcohol when you are having diabetes

    Driving or operating machinery

    It is not considered as safe to drive because use of this drug may increase or decrease the sugar level. Use with caution kindly consults with your doctor

    Pregnancy

    It is considered as unsafe during pregnancy it may produce harmful effect to the foetus. Kindly consult with your doctor

    Breast Feeding

    It is considered as safe if you have taken the medicine as per the doctor advice

    Kidney Problem

    Use with caution to the patient who is having renal impairment. Kindly consult with your doctor

    Liver Disease

    Use with caution to the patient who are having liver disease. Kindly consult with your doctor


    How to Take Vil-GM 500 Tablet

    The tablet should be taken orally by mouth two times daily before meals. Follow the direction as mentioned in the label if you did not understand the application kindly ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain the details. Do not discontinue the medicine when you feel better kindly consult with your doctor.


    Use of Vil-GM 500 Tablet in Adult

    No data available kindly consult with your doctor


    Use of Vil-GM 500 Tablet in children

    No data available kindly consult with your doctor


    Use of Vil-GM 500 Tablet in Elderly Patients

    It should be used with extra caution to the elderly patient there is a high risk of getting chances of low blood sugar


    Other general warnings

    No data available kindly consult with your doctor


    Talk to your doctor if

    • If you are allergic to the composition of the tablet
    • If you are using any concomitant medication
    • If you are not responding to the treatment
    • If you are having liver and kidney disease


    General instructions

    • The tablet should be taken orally
    • Monitor the patient liver and hepatic enzymes for 6 to 12 months
    • Do not use this medicine to the patient who are having lactic acidosis


    Drug Interaction of Vil-GM 500 Tablet

    Drug-Drug Interaction

    Ethanol + Metformin

    Ethanol increases the toxicity of metformin by other. More consumption of ethanol may alter the glycemic control and may produce disulfram like reaction. It is contraindicated to use.

    Ranolazine + Metformin

    Ranolazine increase the effect of metformin by decreasing its elimination. Use alternative drug

    Tranylcypromine + Metformin

    Tranylcypromine will increase the effect of metformin by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use alternative drug

    Acetazolamide + Metformin

    Acetazolamide increase the toxicity of metformin by other. Closely monitor the patient serum bicarbonate level

    Amiodarone + Metformin

    Amiodarone increase the effect of metformin by cationic drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Use with caution

    Betamethasone + Metformin

    Betamethasone decreases the effect of metformin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use with caution

    Acarbose + Vildagliptin

    Combination of Acarbose and Vildagliptin may increase the risk of hypoglycaemia. Use with caution

    Alteplase + Vildagliptin

    Combination of Alteplase and Vildagliptin may increase the risk of angioedema. Use with caution

    Aripiprazole + Vildagliptin

    Combination of Aripiprazole and Vildagliptin may alter the blood glucose level. Kindly monitor the patient’s glucose level

    Drug-Food Interaction

    Alcohol may affect the patient blood sugar level either by increasing or by decreasing it depends upon your amount you have consumed and it also cause lactic acidosis. Avoid drinking alcohol when you are having diabetes

    Drug-Disease Interaction

    Cardiovascular risk

    Use of anti-diabetic drug may increase the risk of cardiovascular mortality rate when compared with diet or diet with insulin. Kindly monitor the patient cardiac function

    Lactic acidosis

    Use of Metformin to the patient who is having renal dysfunction, liver disease, congestive heart failure, dehydration, shock, myocardial infarction may leads to develop lactic acidosis. Kindly use with caution.

    Hypoglycemia

    During anti-diabetic medication patient can experience hypoglycaemia. Use with caution to the patient who are having adrenal insufficiency, autonomic neuropathy and receiving beta-adrenergic blocking agent

    Vitamin B12 deficiency

    Prolonged use of metformin can interfere in the absorption of vitamin b12 in the stomach. It may leads to anaemia, tingling sensation, numbness in hands and feet and ataxia. To avoid this effect kindly take the vitamin b12 from outside sources once a year


    Over Dose

    Consuming more amount of tablet than the prescribed dose may leads to overdose. Kindly use the medicine as per your doctor advice


    Missed Dose

    If you missed the dose take it as soon as you remember do not take the tablet between the meals. If it is time for next dose skip the missed dose and continue with regular dose


    Storage and Disposal

    • Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture and direct sunlight
    • Keep out of the reach of children
    • Do not keep outdated medicine
    • Ask your doctor or pharmacist how to dispose medicine which is not in use
    • Store below 30C


    Fast Tag

    • Vildagliptin and metformin is an DPP-4 inhibitor and biguanide derivatives
    • It is an anti-diabetic drug
    • It is used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus
    • The tablet should be taken orally by mouth two times daily before meals
    • Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to the composition of the tablet