Combinations ; - see below
1. Vildagliptin/Metformin
| Brand Name | Manufacturer Name | Distributor | Drug Strength | Packaging | Formulation | Formulation Strength | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galvus | Novartis Consumers | Harley's Limited | 50mg | 56 | Tablet | per tablet | KES 5,882.00 |
| Vildagliptin More info | |
|---|---|
| Mode Of Action | Vildagliptin is a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor that acts by inhibition of the inactivation of GLP-1 and GIP by DPP-4, allowing GLP-1 and GIP to potentiate the secretion of insulin in the beta cells and suppress glucagon release by the alpha cells of the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas |
| Drug Indication | Antidiabetic |
| Drug Category | DRUGS AFFECTING NUTRITION AND METABOLISM |
| Drug Sub-Category | Other medicines for treatment of diabetes |
| 1. Vildagliptin+ Metformin | |
|---|---|
| Mode Of Action | Vildagliptin is a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor that acts by inhibition of the inactivation of GLP-1 and GIP by DPP-4, allowing GLP-1 and GIP to potentiate the secretion of insulin in the beta cells and suppress glucagon release by the alpha cells of the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas |
| Drug Indication | Antidiabetic |
| Drug Category | DRUGS AFFECTING NUTRITION AND METABOLISM |
| Drug Sub-Category | Other medicines for treatment of diabetes |
| Brand Name | Manufacturer Name | Distributor | Drug Strength | Packaging | Formulation | Formulation Strength | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galvus MET | Novartis Consumers | Harley's Limited | 50mg/500mg | 60 | Tablet | per tablet | KES 6,298.00 |
| Galvus MET | Novartis Consumers | Harley's Limited | 50mg/850mg | 60 | Tablet | per tablet | KES 6,298.00 |