Galvus OD 100mg Tablet MR
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Product introduction
Galvus OD 100mg Tablet MR is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is used together with a healthy diet and regular exercise to control blood sugar levels. This helps to prevent serious complications of diabetes like kidney damage and blindness.
Galvus OD 100mg Tablet MR is normally prescribed when diet and exercise alone or other medicines do not prove sufficient to control your blood sugar level. It may prescribe alone or in combination with other diabetes medicines. It can be taken with or without food. The dose will depend on your condition and blood sugar levels. Use it strictly as advised by your doctor.
You should take it regularly at the same time each day to get the most benefit. Do not stop taking the medicine unless advised by your doctor. It is important to stay on the diet and exercise program recommended by your doctor while taking this medicine. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes.
The most common side effects of Galvus OD 100mg Tablet MR include hypoglycemia, tremor, headache, dizziness, fatigue, and nausea. It is important to recognize the symptoms of hypoglycemia (such as lightheadedness, sweating, dizziness, fainting, and dry mouth) and know how to deal with it. You can carry sugar or glucose candy and have them to control your symptoms if you experience any. Contact your doctor if the side effects do not go away or worry you.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have ever had kidney disease, heart disease, or pancreas problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Some other medicines you are taking may interfere with this medicine's working. So, make sure your doctor knows about all the other medicines you are using. Limit your alcohol intake while taking this medicine because it can increase your risk of developing low blood sugar levels. You may need regular tests such as kidney function and blood glucose levels to check that the medicine is working properly.
Galvus OD 100mg Tablet MR is normally prescribed when diet and exercise alone or other medicines do not prove sufficient to control your blood sugar level. It may prescribe alone or in combination with other diabetes medicines. It can be taken with or without food. The dose will depend on your condition and blood sugar levels. Use it strictly as advised by your doctor.
You should take it regularly at the same time each day to get the most benefit. Do not stop taking the medicine unless advised by your doctor. It is important to stay on the diet and exercise program recommended by your doctor while taking this medicine. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes.
The most common side effects of Galvus OD 100mg Tablet MR include hypoglycemia, tremor, headache, dizziness, fatigue, and nausea. It is important to recognize the symptoms of hypoglycemia (such as lightheadedness, sweating, dizziness, fainting, and dry mouth) and know how to deal with it. You can carry sugar or glucose candy and have them to control your symptoms if you experience any. Contact your doctor if the side effects do not go away or worry you.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have ever had kidney disease, heart disease, or pancreas problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Some other medicines you are taking may interfere with this medicine's working. So, make sure your doctor knows about all the other medicines you are using. Limit your alcohol intake while taking this medicine because it can increase your risk of developing low blood sugar levels. You may need regular tests such as kidney function and blood glucose levels to check that the medicine is working properly.
Uses of Galvus Tablet MR
Side effects of Galvus Tablet MR
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Galvus
- Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
- Tremors
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Nausea
How to use Galvus Tablet MR
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Galvus OD 100mg Tablet MR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Galvus Tablet MR works
Galvus OD 100mg Tablet MR is an antidiabetic medication. It works by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas and decreasing the hormones that raise blood sugar levels. This reduces the fasting and postmeal sugar levels.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Galvus OD 100mg Tablet MR. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Galvus OD 100mg Tablet MR may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Galvus OD 100mg Tablet MR is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Galvus OD 100mg Tablet MR may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Galvus OD 100mg Tablet MR is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Galvus OD 100mg Tablet MR is recommended.
However, in patients with moderate to severe kidney disease, dose adjustment may be required. Consult with your doctor.
However, in patients with moderate to severe kidney disease, dose adjustment may be required. Consult with your doctor.
Liver
UNSAFE
Galvus OD 100mg Tablet MR is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Galvus Tablet MR?
If you miss a dose of Galvus OD 100mg Tablet MR, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\n
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Galvus OD 100mg Tablet MR should be taken at the same time every day since this helps you remember to take it.
- It may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
- Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor and anxiety.
- Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Galvus OD 100mg Tablet MR affects you.
- Your doctor may check your kidney and liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms such as abdominal pain, fatigue, loss of appetite, darkened urine or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).
- Galvus OD 100mg Tablet MR should be taken at the same time every day since this helps you remember to take it.
- Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Galvus OD 100mg Tablet MR affects you.
- You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with this medicine.
- It may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
- Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor and anxiety.
- Chances of weight gain and low blood sugar are lesser as compared to other diabetes medicines.
- Inform your doctor if you notice joint pains or develop symptoms such as stomach pain, nausea and/or vomiting.
- Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while taking this medicine.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Pyrrolidine-carbonitrile derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI DIABETIC
Action Class
Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (DPP-4) Inhibitors
Patient concerns
FAQs
When should I take Galvus OD 100mg Tablet MR?
You can take Galvus OD 100mg Tablet MR tablets before, with or after meals. If you have been prescribed to take this medicine once daily, then take it in the morning. In case you have to take it twice daily, then you should prefer taking the first dose in the morning and the second dose in the evening.
Does Galvus OD 100mg Tablet MR cause hypoglycemia?
Yes, Galvus OD 100mg Tablet MR may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), but the chances are lesser as compared to other antidiabetic drugs. Evidence suggests that treatment with Galvus OD 100mg Tablet MR has been shown to cause hypoglycemia in very rare cases. The risk is low even in those who are prone to hypoglycemia like elderly people or people being treated with insulin. However, the chance of hypoglycemia increases if Galvus OD 100mg Tablet MR is taken along with other antidiabetic drugs.
Does Galvus OD 100mg Tablet MR cause weight gain?
No, Galvus OD 100mg Tablet MR does not cause weight gain. Moreover, medicines, such as Galvus OD 100mg Tablet MR, are generally supposed to decrease weight since they act by increasing satiety (feeling of fullness) and delaying emptying of the stomach. This further decreases hunger, restricting the patient from eating more than required.
Is Galvus OD 100mg Tablet MR the same as sitagliptin?
No, Galvus OD 100mg Tablet MR is not the same as Sitagliptin, but both drugs belong to the same class. Additionally, these two drugs have a similar mechanism of decreasing blood glucose levels.
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Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: April, 2025
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Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: April, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Galvus OD 100mg Tablet MR. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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