TEGLIPTIN 20 TAB

Description

About Tegliptin 20 Tablet

Tegliptin 20 Tablet belongs to the category of medicines called “anti-diabetic” primarily used to treat type 2 diabetes, especially in persons whose sugar levels are too high and cannot be controlled by dieting and exercising. It is used alone or in combination with other drugs to lower blood sugar levels. People with type 2 diabetes either do not produce enough insulin, or the insulin produced cannot perform its function in the body (insulin resistance). Middle-aged or older individuals are most likely to suffer from type 2 diabetes, also known as adult-onset diabetes.

Tegliptin 20 Tablet contains Teneligliptin, which belongs to the class of dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors used Tegliptin 20 Tablet is prescribed for the condition of type 2 diabetes when diet and exercise alone cannot control their blood sugar levels. It works by blocking the action of DPP-4 (an enzyme that destroys the hormone ‘Incretin’). The enzyme ‘Incretins’ helps produce more insulin only when required and reduces the liver’s blood sugar level when not needed.

Take Tegliptin 20 Tablet as prescribed. You are advised to use Tegliptin 20 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as headache, hypoglycemia (low blood glucose levels), upper respiratory tract infection, and nasopharyngitis (infection of the nose and throat with a common cold). Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Tegliptin 20 Tablet should not be stopped even if you feel better, without consulting your doctor as sugar level keeps changing. If you stop taking Tegliptin 20 Tablet abruptly, it may increase your sugar levels, which could further increase the risk of eyesight loss (retinopathy), kidney (nephropathy), and nerve damage (neuropathy). Please inform your doctor if you have any heart disease is or planning to get pregnant or breastfeed. The safety and efficacy of Tegliptin 20 Tablet in children have not been established, so it should not be given to them. Tegliptin 20 Tablet works best when coupled with a healthy lifestyle like losing weight if you are overweight (BMI>25), eating fewer calories (low fat and sugary food), and being more physically active (at least 150 min of activity every week).

Uses of Tegliptin 20 Tablet

Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Medicinal Benefits

Tegliptin 20 Tablet contains ‘Teneligliptin’, which belongs to the class of dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors used to treat type 2 diabetes when diet and exercise alone cannot control their blood sugar levels. It works by blocking the action of DPP-4 (an enzyme that destroys the hormone ‘Incretin’). The enzyme ‘Incretins’ helps produce more insulin only when required and reduces the liver’s blood sugar level when not needed. Tegliptin 20 Tablet should not be used in patients with type 1 diabetes and for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis. Thus, Tegliptin 20 Tablet plays a vital role in controlling blood sugar levels and prevents serious complications of diabetes like eyesight loss (retinopathy), kidney (nephropathy), nerve damage (neuropathy), diabetic foot ulcer, and delayed wound healing.

Directions for Use

Take it preferably with a meal to minimize stomach upset or as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush, or break it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Tegliptin 20 Tablet

• Headache
• Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose levels)
• Upper respiratory tract infection
• Nasopharyngitis (infection of the nose and throat with a common cold)