Tenepil Plus Extended-Release Tablet 10/500 mg

Adult dose

This medication is generally administered once daily with the evening meal. The 20/1000 mg extended-release tablet is taken once daily at a dose of 1 tablet. Patients taking the 10/750 mg or 10/500 mg extended-release tablets should take 2 tablets simultaneously once daily. For patients who cannot achieve adequate blood glucose control with metformin monotherapy, the initial dosage of this medication should be 20 mg of teneligliptin once daily along with metformin.

This medication is used for treating diabetes and should not be administered to patients with impaired kidney function or severe heart disease. While taking this medication, there is a rare but serious risk of lactic acidosis, a life-threatening side effect. Symptoms such as difficulty breathing, muscle pain, abdominal pain, and weakness should prompt immediate consultation with a physician. When taken with other diabetes medications or insulin, hypoglycemia may occur; therefore, it is important to be aware of the signs of low blood sugar and respond appropriately if necessary. Patients with reduced kidney function or those scheduled for surgery should temporarily discontinue this medication, and it should not be resumed until kidney function is confirmed normal post-surgery. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, patients with severely impaired liver function, or those in poor health due to severe infections or trauma should not take this medication. This medication may occasionally cause side effects such as indigestion, diarrhea, abdominal pain, or dizziness. If these symptoms are severe, inform your physician. It is advisable to avoid alcohol consumption while taking this medication and to regularly check kidney function and vitamin B12 levels through blood tests. Additionally, this medication may interact with certain drugs; thus, it is vital to inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other medications. Elderly patients may have decreased kidney function, warranting dosage adjustments and regular monitoring of kidney function. During treatment, caution is necessary when driving or operating machinery due to the risk of accidents from hypoglycemia or dizziness. Finally, if you develop skin blisters or rashes while taking this medication, or if you experience severe joint pain, consult a specialist immediately.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, high fever with severe rash, blisters, peeling skin, pain in oral or ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues with cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), profound lethargy, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, vision changes, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly closed container. The optimal storage temperature is between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This helps maintain the medication's efficacy safely for a prolonged period.

Appearance

Orange oval-shaped extended-release film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle