Eucreas 50mg/500mg Pill (International Brand Version): Galvus Met is a combination of two active ingredients, namely metformin and vildagliptin. It is the first line of treatment for type 2 diabetes mellitus. Increased blood sugar levels can cause heart disease, kidney failure, blindness, etc., if left ignored.
In order to keep the blood sugar levels in check, it is often prescribed in combination with a healthy diet and regular exercise. Both ingredients work together to prevent the surge in blood sugar levels.
All the health and medical information given over here is for general purposes only. Always consult your healthcare provider before purchasing any of the medications to confirm whether this medicine is appropriate, safe, and effective for your condition, and is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Always consult your health care professional before using this, or any other, drug.
• It is essential to check the list of ingredients to rule out any allergies you may have to the active/inactive ingredients of this medication. The doctor may suggest other possible treatments.
• Taking alcohol while on it may affect the mechanism of the action of the drug and may induce several other complications too.
• Avoid being part of activities that require clear vision and mental alertness, such as driving and operating machinery, especially if you have either low or high blood sugar levels.
• The usage of this medication has not been studied in pregnant and lactating women. Please take it into use after the approval of the doctor only.
The side effects linked to this medication are segregated into two categories: common and serious. Common side effects tend to fade out on their own as soon as the body gets used to the medication. In case they worsen or multiply, you are requested to inform your doctor as soon as possible. The following are the common side effects:
• Trembling
• Nausea
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Gastro-esophageal reflux disease
• Upper respiratory tract infection
This medication can also bring serious side effects. However, the possibility of encountering serious side effects is relatively low. If you stumble upon any of these side effects, inform your doctor immediately:
• Low blood sugar
• Shaking or quivering
• Loss of appetite
• Joint pain
• Tiredness
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Swollen hands
• Ankle or feet (oedema)
You must abide by the following directions while using this combination medication:
• You have to take it as and when directed by the doctor.
• It has to be taken orally with a glass of water, generally once a day or as suggested by the doctor.
• You have to swallow it whole with water without chewing, crushing, or breaking the tablet.
• Be sure not to share this with anyone else, as it may harm them.
