Description
VIGLIPTIN M 50/850mg Tablets are a crucial prescription-only medication available at Gathimaini Pharmacy in Thika, Kenya, used for the comprehensive management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Each tablet contains a fixed-dose combination of Vildagliptin 50mg and Metformin Hydrochloride 850mg. This combination therapy effectively controls blood sugar by acting on multiple fronts: Vildagliptin (a DPP-4 inhibitor) enhances the body’s natural ability to produce insulin after meals and reduces glucagon, while Metformin (a biguanide) decreases glucose production by the liver, lowers intestinal glucose absorption, and improves insulin sensitivity in the body. VIGLIPTIN M 50/850mg is typically prescribed when diet and exercise alone, or monotherapy with either vildagliptin or metformin, are insufficient to achieve adequate glycemic control. It helps improve both fasting and post-meal blood glucose levels, contributing to better long-term diabetes management and reduced complication risk.
