INTRODUCTION ABOUT TENIVA 20MG TABLET

TENIVA 20MG TABLET is used as an adjunct to diet and exercise to control elevated blood sugar levels in adult patients with type II diabetes mellitus. It contains a medicine called Teneligliptin which 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.

During therapy with TENIVA 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 TENIVA 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.

TENIVA 20MG TABLET is not suitable for use in patients with type I diabetes mellitus. Consult your doctor before taking TENIVA 20MG TABLET if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. 

One of the most common side effects of taking TENIVA 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 TENIVA 20MG TABLET accordingly.

You can also carry a sugary snack (such as biscuits, glucose drinks or sweet candies) along with you as a precaution and have them immediately if you experience any signs of hypokalemia. However, consult your doctor if there is no improvement in your condition. Other common side effects of taking TENIVA 20MG TABLET are headache, dizziness, and constipation.

USES OF TENIVA 20MG TABLET

• It is used in adjunct to diet and exercise to manage type II diabetes mellitus in adults

HOW TENIVA 20MG TABLET WORKS

TENIVA 20MG TABLET effectively controls blood glucose levels in patients with type II diabetes mellitus. It contains teneligliptin which is a dipeptidyl peptidase (DPP)-4 inhibitor. It lowers blood glucose levels by blocking the actions of an enzyme called 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.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Take TENIVA 20MG TABLET as advised by your physician.

Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine.

TENIVA 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 TENIVA 20MG TABLET

Like all medications, this medicine may cause side effects, although they do not occur in everyone.

Common Side Effects of TENIVA 20MG TABLET:

• hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
• dizziness
• headache
• constipation, diarrhoea
• fever

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before taking TENIVA 20MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines such as:

• other medicines used to manage diabetes (such as glimepiride, exenatide, acarbose, metformin, pioglitazone, repaglinide, empagliflozin or insulin)
• beta blockers (medicines used to manage high blood pressure) Ex. atenolol, propranolol
• salicylic acid (a medicine used to manage skin problems like acne)
• medicines used to manage depression (Ex. phenelzine, selegiline)
• adrenaline (a medicine used to manage shock caused by allergic reactions or collapse)
• thyroid hormones (used to manage thyroid deficiency) Ex. levothyroxine, liothyronine
• medicines used to manage irregular heartbeats (Ex. quinidine, procainamide, amiodarone, sotalol, etc.)

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally took more TENIVA 20MG TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital.

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