Galvus

Living with type 2 diabetes often means learning how your body responds to food, routine, and medication. When diet and exercise alone are not enough, Galvus tablets can offer steady, reliable support.

Galvus contains vildagliptin, a DPP-4 inhibitor used as part of modern oral diabetes tablets for adults with type 2 diabetes. It works alongside your body's natural systems to improve glucose control without overstimulating insulin when it isn't needed. For many people, Galvus becomes part of a balanced diabetes care plan, not a dramatic change, but a steady improvement.

Galvus belongs to a group of medicines called DPP-4 inhibitors. After you eat, your body releases hormones (called incretins) that signal the pancreas to release insulin. In type 2 diabetes, this system does not work as effectively as it should.

Vildagliptin works by blocking the DPP-4 enzyme, protecting incretin hormones from breaking down too quickly, increasing insulin release only when blood sugar is high, and reducing excess glucose production in the liver. Importantly, Galvus does not force insulin release when blood sugar is low. This makes it different from some other sugar control pills.

Galvus is usually prescribed when metformin alone does not provide adequate blood sugar control or when metformin is not suitable. Galvus is used in adults with type 2 diabetes as monotherapy when metformin is not suitable or tolerated, in combination with other diabetic treatments such as metformin, and alongside sulphonylureas or insulin if additional blood sugar management is needed.

It is not used for type 1 diabetes and does not replace insulin where insulin is required.

Galvus tablets should always be taken exactly as prescribed during your consultation.

Standard Adult Dose:

• 50mg in the morning and 50mg in the evening.
• Total daily dose: 100mg. Do not exceed 100mg per day.
• When combined with a sulphonylurea, the recommended dose may be 50mg once daily.
• In patients with moderate to severe renal impairment, the recommended dose is 50mg once daily. No dose adjustment is required in mild renal impairment.

Galvus can be taken with or without food, swallowed whole with water. If you forget a dose, take it when you remember. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed tablet.

Although Galvus is generally well tolerated, monitoring is important. Liver function tests should be carried out before and during treatment. Kidney function should be reviewed, especially in moderate or severe renal impairment. HbA1c levels should be checked to assess overall glucose management. Galvus should not be used in patients with significant liver impairment.

There are some important risks to be aware of while taking Galvus tablets.

Risk of Pancreatitis: Vildagliptin has been linked to rare cases of acute pancreatitis. Seek urgent medical advice if you experience severe, persistent abdominal pain or pain that may spread to the back. If pancreatitis is confirmed, Galvus should not be restarted.

Liver Monitoring: Rare cases of liver dysfunction have been reported. Stop taking Galvus and seek medical advice if you notice yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, or persistent nausea or fatigue.

Hypoglycaemia Risk: On its own, Galvus has a low risk of causing low blood sugar. However, the risk increases when combined with sulphonylureas or insulin. Dose adjustments of other medicines may be needed.

Like all medicines, Galvus can cause side effects, although not everyone experiences them.

Common Side Effects:

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Mild digestive discomfort

Serious Side Effects:

• Severe abdominal pain (possible pancreatitis)
• Signs of liver problems
• Severe allergic reaction, such as swelling of the face or throat

If any symptoms become severe, persistent, or concerning, contact a healthcare professional without delay.

Galvus is often chosen because it supports blood sugar management without being overly aggressive. People value it because it works with the body's natural incretin system, it does not usually cause weight gain, it carries a lower risk of hypoglycaemia when used alone, and it can be combined with other oral diabetes tablets. For many adults managing type 2 diabetes, Galvus tablets feel like a steady addition rather than a disruptive change.

Ordering Galvus tablets from Pharmacy Planet is simple and clinically supervised.

1. Complete the online consultation and share details about your type 2 diabetes, current treatment, and recent blood sugar readings.
2. A qualified UK prescriber assesses suitability, checks interactions, and confirms the correct dosing plan.
3. If approved, your Galvus tablets are dispensed and delivered discreetly to your chosen address.