Viltin-Met Tablet 50mg/1000mg

About Viltin-Met Tablet 50mg/1000mg

Uses

• Blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes
• Used when metformin alone does not control sugar levels well
• Combination therapy alongside diet and exercise
• Long term management of type 2 diabetes in adults

Benefits

• Combines two mechanisms of action in one tablet
• Reduces the number of pills needed for diabetes control
• Helps lower both fasting and after meal blood sugar
• Generally has a low risk of causing low blood sugar on its own

What Experts Say

Vildagliptin and metformin work through different pathways to control blood sugar in type 2 diabetes. Metformin lowers sugar production in the liver, while vildagliptin helps the body release insulin more effectively after meals, giving more complete blood sugar control than either medicine alone.

This combination tablet suits patients already stable on both medicines separately, since it simplifies the daily routine. Regular blood sugar monitoring and periodic kidney function tests remain part of routine diabetes care, helping the doctor confirm the combination is still working well.

Diet, physical activity and medication adherence together decide how well diabetes stays controlled. Missing doses or stopping the medicine without medical advice can lead to poor blood sugar control, and any persistent stomach upset after starting treatment should be discussed with a doctor. A gradual dose increase at the start often helps the body adjust more comfortably.

Drug Class

• DPP-4 inhibitor combined with biguanide (antidiabetic combination)

Viltin-Met Tablet 50mg/1000mg formula

• Vildagliptin + Metformin

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Viltin-Met Tablet 50mg/1000mg?

• Tablet taken with meals to reduce stomach upset
• Dose and timing set by the treating doctor based on blood sugar readings
• Swallowed whole with water, not crushed or chewed
• Blood sugar checked regularly as advised by the doctor
• Alcohol limited, since it can affect blood sugar control

Drug Interactions

• Insulin or Sulfonylureas: Combined use raises the risk of low blood sugar.
• Alcohol: Increases the risk of lactic acidosis and low blood sugar.
• Diuretics: Can affect kidney function and blood sugar control.
• Contrast Dye for Scans: Metformin may need to be paused around imaging procedures.

Risks and warnings

• Kidney Function: Not recommended in people with significant kidney impairment.
• Lactic Acidosis: A rare but serious risk linked to metformin, more likely with kidney or liver problems.
• Liver Disease: Used cautiously in people with existing liver conditions.
• Low Blood Sugar: Risk increases when combined with insulin or sulfonylurea medicines.
• Imaging Procedures: May need to be paused before certain scans using contrast dye.

Viltin-Met Tablet 50mg/1000mg Side Effects

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Stomach discomfort
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Tremor
• Loss of appetite
• Fatigue

Storage Conditions

• Store below 25°C in a dry place
• Keep away from direct sunlight and humidity
• Keep tablets in the original packaging
• Keep out of reach of children