Teneligliptin MSM Sustained-Release Tablets 10/500 mg

Adult dose

This medication is generally administered once daily with the evening meal. The 20/1000 mg sustained-release tablet is taken once daily, 1 tablet at a time. The 10/750 mg or 10/500 mg sustained-release tablets are taken once daily, with 2 tablets taken together at a time. The initial dosage is one 20 mg dose of teneligliptin once a day along with the existing dosage of metformin. The maximum recommended dosage per day is 20 mg of teneligliptin and sustained-release metformin.

This medication is used for the treatment of diabetes and helps in controlling blood glucose levels. However, it should not be used in patients with severely impaired kidney function or severe heart disease. Additionally, it may need to be discontinued before certain radiology tests, and there may be a need to stop it for a period before surgery. Pregnant women or women who may become pregnant should avoid taking this medication. This medication can cause hypoglycemia; therefore, caution should be exercised when used with insulin or other diabetic medications. If symptoms such as dizziness, severe abdominal pain, vomiting, or shortness of breath occur while taking this medication, consult a doctor immediately. It is advisable to avoid alcohol as it may increase the risk of side effects from this medication. Regular blood tests are required to monitor kidney function and vitamin B12 levels. Elderly patients may have impaired kidney function, so dosage adjustments should be made according to a doctor's instructions. If severe joint pain or skin blisters occur during treatment, it should be reported to healthcare professionals immediately. When taking this medication, interactions with other drugs may occur, so it is essential to inform your healthcare professional about any other medications you are taking. It is not used in children as its safety and efficacy have not been established. In case of overdose, immediate hospital treatment is required, and blood dialysis may be necessary. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

• Rash, severe swelling (edema), cold sweat, severe allergic reactions
• Severe skin reactions
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, respiratory distress, asthma attacks, cough + abnormal breathing accompanied by fever
• Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), liver abnormalities
• Sudden and severe headaches, lightning headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis
• Significantly reduced urine output, severe generalized swelling, accompanied by high blood pressure
• Lactic acidosis, acute

Mild side effects

• Hypoglycemia
• constipation
• dizziness
• tremors
• headache
• weakness
• hunger
• fatigue
• facial swelling
• diarrhea

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air or moisture from entering and is safely stored at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

Orange oval sustained-release film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle