VildoMet 50mg+500mg Tablet is a combination diabetes medicine containing vildagliptin 50mg and metformin 500mg. It is used along with diet and exercise to improve blood glucose control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Vildagliptin is a DPP-4 inhibitor that helps increase insulin release and reduce glucagon levels when blood glucose is elevated. Metformin helps reduce glucose production by the liver and improves the body's sensitivity to insulin. Together, these medicines help maintain better blood sugar control.

Uses

• Management of type 2 diabetes
• Helps lower elevated blood glucose
• Used alongside a healthy diet and regular exercise
• May be prescribed when metformin alone does not provide adequate blood sugar control
• Helps improve long-term glucose management

Benefits

• Combines two diabetes medicines with complementary actions
• Helps improve blood glucose control
• Supports insulin response after meals
• Helps reduce excess glucose production by the liver
• May have a relatively low risk of hypoglycemia when used without insulin or sulfonylureas

Dosage

• Take VildoMet 50mg+500mg exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• The usual dosing depends on previous diabetes treatment and the total daily doses of vildagliptin and metformin required.
• Take the tablet with food to help reduce stomach-related side effects from metformin.
• Swallow the tablet with water.
• Take it at the same time each day as directed.
• Do not crush or alter the tablet unless your pharmacist confirms that it is appropriate.
• Do not change the dose or stop treatment without medical advice.

Possible Side Effects

Common side effects may include:

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal discomfort
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Reduced appetite

Rare but serious complications can include lactic acidosis and liver-related problems. Seek urgent medical attention for severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, unusual weakness, difficulty breathing, yellowing of the skin or eyes, or dark urine.

Precautions

• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart failure, or a history of pancreatitis.
• Kidney function should be assessed before and during metformin treatment as appropriate.
• Liver function tests may be recommended during vildagliptin treatment.
• Avoid excessive alcohol consumption because it can increase the risk of metformin-associated lactic acidosis.
• If you are taking insulin or a sulfonylurea, your risk of low blood sugar may be higher.
• Inform your doctor before major surgery or certain medical procedures.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

FAQs

Q1: What is VildoMet 50mg+500mg Tablet used for?

VildoMet is used with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.

Q2: What are the ingredients in VildoMet 50mg+500mg?

Each tablet contains vildagliptin 50mg and metformin 500mg.

Q3: Should VildoMet be taken with food?

Yes. Taking it with food can help reduce gastrointestinal side effects associated with metformin.

Q4: Can VildoMet cause low blood sugar?

Vildagliptin and metformin have a relatively low risk of hypoglycemia when used alone. The risk may increase when VildoMet is combined with insulin or a sulfonylurea.

Q5: Can VildoMet be used for type 1 diabetes?

No. VildoMet is intended for the management of type 2 diabetes and is not a substitute for insulin in type 1 diabetes.