Tenelli Duo Extended-Release Tablet 10/750 mg

Adult dose

The dosage of this medication is determined based on each patient's current treatment plan, efficacy, and tolerance. Typically, it is administered once daily with the evening meal, and the dosage is adjusted gradually to reduce gastrointestinal side effects related to metformin. For this medication 20/1000 mg extended-release tablets, take one tablet once a day. Patients taking this medication 10/750 mg or 10/500 mg extended-release tablets should take two tablets once a day.

This medication is used in the treatment of diabetes and contains the ingredients metformin and teneligliptin. When taking this medication, there is a risk of a rare complication known as severe lactic acidosis, so it should not be administered to patients with renal impairment, liver dysfunction, congestive heart failure, or acute infections. Additionally, patients who are scheduled to undergo tests using iodinated contrast agents should discontinue the medication and verify normal kidney function before restarting. Caution is advised when taking this medication with insulin or sulfonylurea drugs, as there is a risk of hypoglycemia. This medication may occasionally cause side effects including constipation, abdominal pain, dizziness, and hypoglycemia, and in case of serious adverse reactions such as acute pancreatitis, interstitial pneumonia, or skin rash, immediate medical attention should be sought. During treatment, it is important to regularly monitor kidney function, liver function, and blood tests for any abnormalities. It is advisable for women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as nursing mothers, to avoid this medication. Extra caution is required for children and the elderly; elderly patients often have decreased kidney function, necessitating dosage adjustments and regular monitoring. In cases of overdose, appropriate treatment should be sought at a medical facility immediately, and hemodialysis may be beneficial. The risk of lactic acidosis increases if this medication is taken with alcohol, so alcohol consumption should be avoided. Furthermore, individuals taking this medication should be well-informed about hypoglycemia symptoms and their management, and should exercise caution when performing dangerous tasks such as driving or operating heavy machinery.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, cough with fever and breathing abnormalities, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), profound weakness, sudden and intense headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urinary

Mild side effects

• Constipation
• dizziness
• abdominal distension
• discomfort in the abdomen
• nausea
• abdominal pain
• bloating
• stomatitis
• gastric polyp
• colonic polyp

This medication must be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is important to maintain storage temperatures between 1°C and 30°C to ensure the medication's effectiveness is safely preserved.

Appearance

Yellow oval-shaped extended-release film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle