Galvus

Galvus is a popular medicinal product, which is intended for the complex treatment of type 2 diabetes. The main active substance - vildagliptin - stimulates the normalization of beta cells function in the pancreas. In addition, the drug does not affect the level of glucose and sugar in the blood. The excipients contained in the preparation help to maintain an optimal balance of these elements. Therefore, this drug is widely used by diabetics to slow the progression of the disease. In case the ailment is at the first stages of development, with the help of Galvus, a complete cure of the patient is possible. 

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Indications of the galvus

According to the opinion of competent doctors, indications for the use of Galvus are if the person suffers from type 2 diabetes. As a rule, it brings significant benefit to a person in the event that compliance with diet and exercise do not help get rid of the symptoms of the disease. Also, this drug effectively interacts with insulin. Therefore, if a person suffers from a lack of beta cells, insulin therapy in conjunction with the Galvus method has a positive effect on the body of a diabetic.

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Release form

The form of release is one - it is made exclusively in the form of smooth shiny tablets, which are covered with a film sheath. The color of the tablets is light yellow, however, a pinkish tinge can be traced. On drugstores you can find this drug in cardboard packages that protect the tablets from external environmental factors, as well as from various damages. Each pack contains a different number of blisters - from 2 to 12. In turn, one blister contains 7 or 14 tablets. Weight of one capsule reaches 50 mg. 

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Pharmacodynamics

As mentioned above, the main biologically active component of Galvus is vildagliptin. It inhibits the enzymatic selection of glucose, which positively affects the level of sugar in the blood. In addition, this substance stimulates the qualitative production of beta cells in the pancreas, due to which the patient's health improves significantly. As is known, beta-cells reduce the production of glucose several times. As we can see, the pharmacodynamics of Galvus gives positive results due to vildagliptin. 

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Pharmacokinetics

Typically, the pharmacokinetics of Galvus includes the study of such processes in the human body after getting there the drug, like absorption, the distribution of biologically active substances, their metabolism, and subsequently the excretion and elimination of all elements of the drug. As shown by recent studies, with the proper and timely reception of high-quality preparation Galvus all of the above stages are very successful. 

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Dosing and administration

Tablets are applied orally, washed down with cool, clean water. As a rule, the optimal way of using and the dose of the drug should be determined by the doctor based on the patient's state of health. But in the event that Galvus is used for monotherapy of chronic diabetes, the patient will only need to consume 50 mg of the drug per day. If the patient suffers from a severe form of type 2 diabetes, about 100 mg per day should be used to relieve his symptoms. It is advisable to use the daily dose of the medicine for half an hour before the main meal. 

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Use of the galvus during pregnancy

According to competent doctors, the use of Galvus during pregnancy is not prohibited, and at the same time, it is not recommended to use it for future mothers. This is due to the fact that physicians do not have enough data on the influence of these or other components of Galvus. However, researchers note that the risk of any pathologies and abnormalities with the fetus in the maternal womb is still increasing. Therefore, doctors prescribe Galvus to pregnant women only in extreme cases, when diabetes mellitus threatens the health and even the life of the future mother. In addition, Galvus is highly not recommended for use during breastfeeding, as the effect of vildagliptin on the lactation process has not been properly studied.

Contraindications

Studies show that this drug can not be used by patients who suffer from an individual intolerance to the biological element of vildagliptin. In addition, the tablets contain galactose, so if the patient suffers from hereditary intolerance to this element, Galvus should not be used as a way of treating diabetes. Another contraindication to the use of Galvus is chronic heart failure, which can only worsen with taking the drug.

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Side effects of the galvus

With the use of the drug as an element of complex therapy for type 2 diabetes mellitus, the side effect was poorly expressed, or did not manifest itself at all. In the event that Galvus was used as the only medication for the treatment of the disease, patients often noted undesirable reactions from the nervous system and the gastrointestinal tract. So, possible side effects of Galvus are dizziness, headache, fatigue, constipation, etc.

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Overdose

As a rule, doctors do not prescribe a dose of more than 200 mg per day. This amount of medication in the body is not capable of provoking serious abnormalities or unpleasant side effects. But if the above-mentioned norm is exceeded, symptoms such as fever, fever, muscle pain, swelling of the face and legs, and rarely a violation of skin sensitivity are observed in patients. Overdose can also trigger an increase in blood glucose levels, which leads to an aggravation of the condition of the diabetic. However, all side effects disappear after stopping Galvus. 

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Interactions with other drugs

Due to its unique composition, Galvous tablets are able to combine qualitatively only with a small amount of medicines. This is because tablets do not inhibit or induce enzymes that are released by other drugs after they enter the body. However, the interaction of Galvus with other drugs that are intended for the treatment of diabetes, gives very positive predictions, since in most cases, drugs to treat such diseases have a similar composition. 

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Storage conditions

To tablets Galvus not deteriorated ahead of time, you need to store them correctly. According to the storage conditions of Galvus, the drug should not be placed in a place where direct sun rays can freely reach, since they can lead the medicine into inoperability ahead of time. Another important condition for ensuring that Galvus only benefits is to store it in a dry, protected from moisture place. In addition, the temperature of the air in the room where the tablets are stored should vary from 20 to 30 degrees. The temperature below or above can affect the effectiveness of Galvus.

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Shelf life

It is worth saying that the shelf life of Galvous tablets reaches 24 months. As a rule, this nuance is indicated on the package of the drug. Therefore, follow the expiry date of the drug, otherwise it can harm your health. However, if stored incorrectly, the shelf life of the tablets may be significantly reduced. If the capsules change their shade or become crumbled at the slightest touch to them, the drug should not be consumed. To Galvus did not come out of the expiration date, carefully read the storage conditions of this drug. This drug is dispensed strictly according to the doctor's prescription.