Velina – M

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Velina – M Vildagliptin 50 mg and metformin HCI 500 mg tablets

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Vildagliptin Vildagliptin, a member of the islet enhancer class, is a potent and selective dipeptidyl-peptidose-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor that improves glycermic control, vildagliptin inhibition of DPP-4 results in increased fasting and postprandial endogenous levels of the incretin hormones GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide 1) and GIP (glucose-dependent) insulinotropic polypeptide). Metformin Metformin hydrochloride decreases hepatic glucose production, decrease intestinal absorption of glucose and improves insulin sensitivity by increasing peripheral glucose uptake and utilization. Metformin hydrochloride stimulates intracellular glycogen synthesis by acting on glycogen synthase and increase the transport capacity of specific types of membrane glucose transporters (GLUT-1 and GLUT-4). Dosage : One Tablet Daily with Meal or as directed by physician A NOVEL ANTI-HYPERGLYCEMIC AGENT