TENELIGLIP 20MG TABLET contains Teneligliptin which belongs to the group of medicines called Anti-diabetic drugs. It is used as an adjunct to diet and exercise to control elevated blood sugar levels in adult patients with type II diabetes mellitus.
Type II diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease associated with abnormally high levels of glucose in the blood due to inadequate production of a hormone called insulin (produced by pancreas to metabolize glucose) or due to inadequate sensitivity of body cells to the actions of insulin.
Teneligliptin is a dipeptidyl peptidase (DPP)-4 inhibitor. It lowers blood glucose levels by blocking the actions of an enzyme called dipeptidyl peptidase (DPP)-4 that regulates the secretion of insulin in the body. As a result, it improves insulin production and helps in the digestion of circulating blood glucose. It can also regulate blood sugar post meal by controlling glucagon secretion.
During therapy with TENELIGLIP 20MG TABLET, your doctor might ask you to make certain lifestyle changes such as following a healthy diet, regular physical exercise, and quitting alcohol consumption.
Before taking TENELIGLIP 20MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you have any liver or heart problems. You must also inform your doctor if you have hormonal problems, stomach problems (surgery in the gut) or if you are malnourished, starved, on an irregular diet.
TENELIGLIP 20MG TABLET is not suitable for use in patients with type I diabetes mellitus. Consult your doctor before taking TENELIGLIP 20MG TABLET if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
One of the most common side effects of taking TENELIGLIP 20MG TABLET is hypoglycemia (blood sugar levels) which can be identified by symptoms such as increased hunger, sweating, shakiness, weakness, or an irregular heartbeat. To avoid this, your doctor will periodically monitor your blood sugar levels and adjust the dose of TENELIGLIP 20MG TABLET accordingly.
USES OF TENELIGLIP 20MG TABLET
- It is used in adjunct to diet and exercise to manage type II diabetes mellitus in adults
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Take TENELIGLIP 20MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. TENELIGLIP 20MG TABLET should be taken preferably after meals. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
SIDE EFFECTS OF TENELIGLIP 20MG TABLET
COMMON
- Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Constipation, diarrhoea
- Fever
