Tegliem Sustained Release Tablet 10/500 mg

Adult dose

This medication is generally administered once daily with the evening meal, and the dosage is adjusted gradually to reduce gastrointestinal side effects associated with metformin. For this medication at 20/1000mg sustained release, take one tablet once daily. Patients taking this medication at 10/750mg or 10/500mg sustained release should take two tablets at the same time once daily. For patients who cannot achieve adequate blood sugar control with metformin monotherapy.

This medication is used to help control blood sugar levels. When taking this medication, caution is advised as a rare side effect called lactic acidosis may occur. Lactic acidosis is a dangerous condition caused by excessive accumulation of lactic acid in the body, with symptoms that may include difficulty breathing, muscle pain, weakness, abdominal pain, and others. If these symptoms occur, you should inform your healthcare provider immediately. This medication should not be administered to patients with impaired kidney function, as decreased kidney function can increase the risk of side effects due to drug accumulation in the body. Patients with severely reduced cardiac function, acute infections, severe trauma, or those facing surgery should temporarily discontinue this medication. Pregnant women or women who may become pregnant should preferably avoid this medication, and nursing mothers should consult with their doctor. When combined with other diabetes medications, the risk of hypoglycemia may increase, so it is essential to be well-informed about symptoms of hypoglycemia and to respond appropriately by taking sugar if symptoms occur. Patients with impaired liver function should also avoid this medication, and excessive alcohol consumption can be hazardous. This medication may lower vitamin B12 levels; therefore, it is advisable to undergo regular blood tests to monitor vitamin levels. Elderly patients may have reduced kidney function, so dosage adjustments according to doctor’s instructions and regular kidney function tests are necessary. Regular blood tests and kidney function tests are essential while taking this medication, and consult your healthcare provider if any sudden changes in symptoms occur. In case of overdose, visit a hospital immediately for appropriate treatment; this medication can be removed through hemodialysis. The safety and effectiveness of this medication have not been established in children, so it should not be used in this population.

Serious side effects

Rash, severe swelling (edema), cold sweat, difficulty breathing, severe allergic reactions, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/eye mucosa, severe skin adverse reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory distress accompanying cough and fever, breathing issues, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme malaise, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and severe headache, lightning.

Mild side effects

• Hypoglycemia
• constipation
• dizziness
• headache
• fatigue
• hunger
• facial swelling
• diarrhea
• indigestion
• nausea

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air and moisture from entering. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature to keep the medication effective for a long time.

Appearance

Orange oval sustained-release film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle