Vildagliptin and Metformin Hydrochloride Tablet

The Vildagliptin + Metformin Tablet combines two active ingredients. They are vildagliptin which is a DPP-4 inhibitor. The other active substance is metformin which is a biguanide.

Vildagliptin functions as a DPP-4 inhibitor. This means it blocks DPP-4. That enzyme's job is to break down incretin hormones like GLP-1. Vildagliptin blocking DPP-4 leads to higher levels of these hormones. The higher hormone levels lead to more insulin being released from the pancreas. This action happens when blood glucose levels are elevated. This sequence helps regulate blood glucose levels after eating.

Metformin is part of a group known as biguanides. Its job is to make muscle cells more sensitive to insulin. If muscle cells are more receptive to insulin they'll be able to utilize glucose more effectively for energy. This results in lowered blood glucose levels. Another job metformin has is to limit glucose production in the liver.

The vildagliptin-metformin combination provides a varied approach. It helps manage type 2 diabetes. Vildagliptin mainly focuses on managing blood sugar spikes after meals. Metformin in contrast deals with insulin resistance. It also reduces excessive glucose production.