Tecligam Extended-Release Tablet 20/1000 mg

Adult dose

This medication is typically administered once daily with the evening meal, with the 20/1000 mg extended-release tablet taken as 1 tablet daily. Patients taking the 10/750 mg or 10/500 mg extended-release tablets should take 2 tablets simultaneously once a day. The initial dose of teneligliptin is 20 mg once daily, alongside the existing dose of metformin. The maximum recommended daily dose is 20 mg of teneligliptin.

This medication is used to control blood sugar and caution is required due to the risk of a rare side effect called lactic acidosis. Lactic acidosis is a serious condition caused by excessive accumulation of lactate in the blood, with symptoms such as fatigue, muscle pain, shortness of breath, and abdominal pain. This medication should not be used in patients with severely impaired kidney function, heart failure, liver dysfunction, acute infections, trauma, or those scheduled for surgery. Additionally, it is safest not to administer this medication to women who are pregnant or may become pregnant. When using this medication with other diabetes treatments, the risk of hypoglycemia may increase, so it is essential to be well-informed about the symptoms of hypoglycemia and how to respond. During treatment, regular monitoring of kidney function and blood levels of vitamin B12 should be conducted to check for abnormalities. Alcohol consumption may increase the risk of lactic acidosis; therefore, it is advisable not to drink excessively during treatment. If undergoing surgery or contrast examinations, medication should be paused for a specific period, and treatment can resume once normal kidney function is confirmed. Some patients may experience side effects such as constipation, abdominal pain, and dizziness; if symptoms are severe, consult a physician. Elderly patients may commonly experience decreased kidney function, necessitating dose adjustments and regular testing. During the course of treatment, if sudden severe abdominal pain, vomiting, or the formation of blisters on the skin occurs, medical personnel should be notified immediately.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme fatigue, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headaches, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination issues

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• constipation
• abdominal discomfort
• nausea
• abdominal pain
• bloating
• stomatitis
• gastric polyps
• colon polyps
• duodenal ulcers

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air or moisture entry, and it is recommended to keep it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This way, the medication's efficacy can be maintained, and it can be used safely.

Appearance

Pink oval extended-release film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle