Vildagliptin is an oral hypoglycaemic remedy that helps reduce and control blood sugar, especially when combined with a regular exercise program and a balanced diet.
Vildagliptin can be purchased alone at the Galvus-branded pharmacy or in combination with metformin, another oral antidiabetic, branded Galvus Met, in the form of 50 mg tablets.
- The price of vildagliptin is about 100 reais.
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- The price may vary depending on the amount of pills in the package.
Vildagliptin is indicated for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
The use of vildagliptin should be guided by an endocrinologist, however, the usual dose is 1 to 2 tablets per day.
Vildagliptin should be taken in the morning or evening with or after meals.
The main side effects of vildagliptin include general discomfort, muscle pain, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, weight loss, palpitations, wheezing, swelling of the face, difficulty swallowing, hives on the skin or shortness of breath.
Vildagliptin is contraindicated in children under the age of 18, breastfeeding women and patients with kidney problems, heart disease, diabetes complications or hypersensitivity to vildagliptin or any of the ingredients of the formula.