Tenelia 20 mg Tablet (Teneligliptin Bromohydrochloride Hydrate)

Adult dose

The recommended dose of this medication is 20 mg once daily for monotherapy or combination therapy. It can be taken regardless of meals. When co-administered with sulfonylureas, dosage reduction of sulfonylureas may be considered to lower the risk of hypoglycemia. No dosage adjustment is necessary in patients with renal impairment. No dosage adjustment is necessary in patients with mild to moderate liver impairment.

This drug is used in the treatment of diabetes and should not be administered to certain patients. For example, it is not suitable for patients who are allergic to any component of this drug, those with type 1 diabetes, and patients with severe infections or those before and after surgery. Furthermore, patients with severe liver dysfunction, heart failure, or those at high risk of hypoglycemia should use this drug with caution. While taking this medication, hypoglycemic symptoms may occur; if experiencing hypoglycemic symptoms, one should consume sugar-containing foods immediately. Particularly, when taken together with other diabetes medications, the risk of hypoglycemia may increase, so caution is necessary. If symptoms suggesting pancreatitis such as abdominal pain or vomiting arise, consult a doctor immediately. This medication is not recommended for pregnant women or nursing mothers, and its safety has not been established in children. Elderly patients may have declining physiological functions, so their condition should be monitored closely during administration. In cases of overdose, the drug will be removed from the gastrointestinal tract, and clinical monitoring such as ECG will be performed, with additional treatment as necessary. It should be kept out of the reach of children and not transferred to a different container. Additionally, during the period of taking this medication, one should be fully aware of hypoglycemic symptoms and their management, and caution is required when driving or working at heights. Finally, this medication may cause side effects such as joint pain or skin diseases in some patients; if any unusual symptoms occur, consult healthcare personnel.

Serious side effects

• Urticaria
• hypoglycemia
• intestinal obstruction
• liver dysfunction
• interstitial pneumonia
• bullous pemphigoid
• acute pancreatitis
• cerebral infarction
• hepatic coma
• heart failure

Mild side effects

• Constipation
• dizziness
• abdominal distension
• abdominal discomfort
• nausea
• abdominal pain
• bloating
• stomatitis
• gastric polyps
• colon polyps

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air from entering, preferably at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help maintain the drug's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance

Pink round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 60 tablets/bottle