Teneligliptin is generally used in treatment of the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It is generally used in treatment of addition to diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adult patients with type 2 diabetes.
Side effects
Headache
Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar level) in combination with insulin or sulphonylurea
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
Upper respiratory tract infection
How to use
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Teneligliptin, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Teneligliptin is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food.
How it works
Teneligliptin is an anti-diabetic drug. It increases the release of insulin from pancreas and decreases the harmones that raise blood glucose levels to make the condition better. This reduces the pre-meal and postmeal blood sugar levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Can I take Teneligliptin with metformin? Metformin and Teneligliptin can be taken together and it is an add-on treatment for high blood sugar levels even after taking metformin alone. With both the medicines the risk of hypoglycemia(low sugar levels) is also low. If you require any dose changes, do consult with your doctor.
Q. Does Teneligliptin have an expiry date? Teneligliptin has an expiry date. Always check the expiry date on the pack and do not use after the expiry date.
Q. How to take Teneligliptin? Follow your doctor's instruction while taking Teneligliptin. Take the drug once a day with or without food preferably at the same time every day.
Q. Can I take Teneligliptin with insulin? Yes, you can take Teneligliptin with insulin.When used together can lower the insulin dose and reduces the risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels).
Q. Does Teneligliptin cause weight loss? Teneligliptin is weight neutral, it is not related to weight loss or weight gain.
Expert Advice
Teneligliptin is used alone or together with other diabetes medicines to control blood sugar and avoids long-term complications.You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines (if prescribed) along with Teneligliptin.It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal. Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking this medicine. Chances of weight gain and low blood sugar are lesser as compared to other diabetes medicines.Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, and anxious feeling.Inform your doctor if you notice joint pains or develop symptoms such as stomach pain, nausea, and/or vomiting.Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Teneligliptin affects you.
Product Details
SKU: PC-61499 Product Description: Tagon 20 mg Tablet is manufactured by Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd Packing: Strip Condition: New Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.