Vilget-M tablet 50mg / 1000mg

About Vilget-M tablet 50mg / 1000mg

Vilget-M tablet 50mg / 1000mg Uses

• Management of type 2 diabetes when a single medicine is not enough to control blood sugar
• Used alongside diet and exercise to improve overall blood sugar control
• Prescribed for patients already on metformin who need additional blood sugar control
• Used as a combination therapy to simplify a two drug diabetes regimen into one tablet

Vilget-M tablet 50mg / 1000mg Benefits

• Combines two complementary mechanisms of action in a single tablet
• Reduces the number of tablets needed compared to taking each medicine separately
• Lower risk of severe low blood sugar compared to some other diabetes combinations
• Supported by clinical studies showing effective blood sugar control

What Experts Say

Vilget-M combines vildagliptin, a DPP-4 inhibitor, with metformin, a biguanide, in one tablet. Vildagliptin works by increasing levels of natural hormones that help the pancreas release insulin when blood sugar rises, while metformin reduces the amount of glucose released by the liver and improves how the body responds to insulin.

This combination is often prescribed in Pakistan for patients whose blood sugar remains high on metformin alone, since adding vildagliptin can improve control without the higher hypoglycemia risk seen with some other diabetes medicines. The higher metformin strength in this combination allows patients who need more metformin to take fewer tablets overall.

Regular monitoring of kidney function and blood sugar is recommended during treatment, since metformin is cleared through the kidneys and reduced kidney function can raise the risk of a rare complication called lactic acidosis. Doses are usually adjusted gradually to minimize stomach related side effects.

Drug Class

• DPP-4 inhibitor and biguanide combination
• Oral antidiabetic combination therapy
• Insulin sensitizer plus incretin enhancer

Vilget-M tablet 50mg / 1000mg formula

• Vildagliptin 50mg
• Metformin Hydrochloride 1000mg

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Vilget-M tablet 50mg / 1000mg?

• Take the tablet with a meal to reduce stomach upset
• Follow the exact dose and schedule prescribed by your doctor
• Swallow the tablet whole with water, do not crush or chew it
• Continue diet and exercise changes alongside the medicine
• Do not stop taking it suddenly without medical advice

Drug Interactions

• Contrast Dye: Combining with iodinated contrast agents raises kidney and lactic acidosis risk.
• Other Diabetes Medicines: Combining with insulin or sulfonylureas raises the risk of low blood sugar.
• Diuretics: Can affect kidney function and change how metformin is cleared from the body.
• Alcohol: Heavy or regular alcohol use increases the risk of lactic acidosis.

Risks and warnings

• Lactic Acidosis: A rare but serious risk, especially in people with reduced kidney or liver function.
• Kidney Function: Regular kidney tests are recommended during treatment.
• Pancreatitis: Vildagliptin carries a rare risk of pancreatitis, report severe stomach pain promptly.
• Heart Failure: Use with caution in people with significant heart failure.
• Alcohol: Heavy alcohol use raises the risk of lactic acidosis when combined with metformin.

Vilget-M tablet 50mg / 1000mg Side Effects

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Tremor
• Low blood sugar when combined with other diabetes medicines
• Metallic taste in the mouth
• Rare but serious lactic acidosis with weakness or breathing trouble

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30 degrees Celsius in a dry place
• Keep the tablets in their original packaging
• Protect from moisture and direct heat
• Keep out of reach of children