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Teneligliptin and Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets
Teneligliptin and Metformin Hydrochloride tablet is prescribed to control high blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes mellitus for adult patients above 18 years of age.
Teneligliptin and Metformin Hydrochloride Dosage Forms & Strengths :-
Teneligliptin and Metformin Hydrochloride tablet fixed dose combination :
Teneligliptin .................................. 20mg
Metformin Hydrochloride ......... 500mg
Teneligliptin is an dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitors class antidiabetic drugs.
Metformin hydrochloride is an antidiabetic medicine belonging to a class of drugs called biguanides.
Teneligliptin and Metformin Hydrochloride Tablet Uses :-
Teneligliptin and Metformin Hydrochloride tablet is an antidiabetic drugs, used to control type 2 diabetes mellitus (high blood sugar levels) in adult patients above 18 years of age.
When diet, exercise, single combination drug are not effective in controlling blood glucose levels, then combination drugs are used.
When Teneligliptin and Metformin Hydrochloride tablet is used along with a healthy diet and exercise, it helps a lot in controlling blood sugar.
Teneligliptin and Metformin Hydrochloride Tablet Dosage :-
Teneligliptin and Metformin Hydrochloride tablet is a prescription medicine. Take Teneligliptin and Metformin Hydrochloride tablet as directed by your doctor. Use Teneligliptin and Metformin Hydrochloride tablet exactly as directed by the doctor. Do not take a higher or lower dose than directed by your doctor.
Teneligliptin and Metformin Hydrochloride tablet should be taken immediately before or with a meal. Never self-medicate or change the dosage without a doctor's advice.
Do not take 2 or more doses at the same time.
Always try to take Teneligliptin and Metformin Hydrochloride tablet on regular schedule. Always take the tablet even if you feel well or your blood sugar level is under control. Do not stop taking without your doctor's advice. Otherwise, your blood sugar level may rise again. Do not stop taking Teneligliptin and Metformin Hydrochloride tablet without asking your doctor. Because the treatment of diabetes is lifelong.
How Does Teneligliptin and Metformin Hydrochloride tablet Work :-
Teneligliptin and Metformin Hydrochloride combination drugs
When single combination drugs are ineffective in controlling blood glucose levels, than combination drugs are used.
These combination drugs then help to work by different mechanisms to provide better control of blood sugar.
Teneligliptin :
Teneligliptin is an dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitors class antidiabetic drugs. Teneligliptin works by increasing the amount of insulin produced by pancreas. Teneligliptin works by decreasing the hormones that raise blood sugar levels in the pancreas. Teneligliptin lowers your blood sugar level, and controls the amount of glucose in the blood.
Metformin Hydrochloride :
Metformin hydrochloride is an antidiabetic drugs belonging to a class of drugs called biguanides. Metformin delays the absorption of glucose from the intestines, by reducing the production of glucose in the liver. And thus metformin works by increasing the sensitivity of the body to insulin.
Thus Teneligliptin and Metformin Hydrochloride tablet works by controlling the level of sugar in the blood.
Teneligliptin and Metformin Hydrochloride Tablet Sideeffects :-
Like all medicines, Teneligliptin and Metformin Hydrochloride tablet can cause side effects, however not everyone may experience these side effects.
Some common side effects like :
Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia),
Constipation,
Dizziness,
Headache,
Diarrhea,
Fever and many other side effects can occur.
Safety Advice :-
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Liver : Caution
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Alcohol : Unsafe
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Classification :-
Drugs Name - Teneligliptin and Metformin Hydrochloride.
Therapeutic Class - Antidiabetic drugs,
Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitors, biguanides
Information on this page was last updated on 16 September 2021