- Dosage Type
- Tablet
- Side Effects
- Increased Liver Enzymes, Rash, Dry Skin
- Packaging
- Strip
- Storage Tips
- Store Tenepla M Tablet in a cool and dry place, protected from direct sunlight, moisture and heat. Keep it away from children and pets. Do not use expired or damaged medicines. Discard any unused medicine properly, do not flush in the toilet or throw it into the drain.
- FAQs
- Q: Is It Safe To Use Tenepla M 500Mg/20Mg Tablet Sr?
A: Yes, It Is Safe To Use Tenepla M 500Mg/20Mg Tablet Sr If You Take It For The Prescribed Duration And According To The Dosage Advised By The Doctor. However, Despite Taking The Prescribed Dosage You Might Experience Common Side Effects Like Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Stomach Upset, Headache, Nasal Congestion, Sore Throat, Respiratory Tract Infection And Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar Level). Hypoglycemia Is Relatively Common In Patients Who Are Taking Tenepla M 500Mg/20Mg Tablet Sr In Combination With Insulin Or Sulfonylurea. Inform Your Doctor If You Experience Any Persistent Problem While Taking This Medicine.
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Q: Can The Use Of Tenepla M 500Mg/20Mg Tablet Sr Lead To Hypoglycemia?
A: The Use Of Tenepla M 500Mg/20Mg Tablet Sr Does Not Usually Cause Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar Level) On Its Own. But, It Could Occur If There Is Insufficient Supplementation Of Calories While Taking This Medicine. Symptoms Of Hypoglycemia Include Nausea, Headache, Irritability, Hunger, Sweating, Dizziness, Fast Heart Rate, And Feeling Anxious Or Shaky. The Symptoms Are More Likely To Be Noticed If You Miss Or Delay Your Food, Drink Alcohol, Over-Exercise Or Take Any Other Antidiabetic Medicine Along With It. Hence, Regular Monitoring Of Blood Sugar Level Is Important. It Is Recommended To Always Carry Glucose Tablets, Honey Or Fruit Juice With You.
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Q: Can The Use Of Tenepla M 500Mg/20Mg Tablet Sr Cause Nausea And Vomiting?
A: Yes, The Use Of Tenepla M 500Mg/20Mg Tablet Sr Can Cause Nausea And Vomiting. In Case Of Vomiting, Drink Plenty Of Water Or Other Fluids By Taking Small Frequent Sips. Talk To Your Doctor If Vomiting Persists And You Notice Signs Of Dehydration, Like Dark Colored And Strong-Smelling Urine And A Low Frequency Of Urination. Do Not Take Any Other Medicine Without Consulting A Doctor.
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Q: Are There Any Specific Contraindications Associated With The Use Of Tenepla M 500Mg/20Mg Tablet Sr?
A: The Use Of Tenepla M 500Mg/20Mg Tablet Sr Should Be Avoided In Patients With Known Allergy To Any Of The Components Or Excipients Of This Medicine. The Use Of This Medicine Is Also Considered To Be Harmful For Patients With Severe Kidney Impairment, Liver Impairment, Congestive Heart Failure, Lactic Acidosis Or Diabetic Ketoacidosis.
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Q: Can The Use Of Tenepla M 500Mg/20Mg Tablet Sr Cause Lactic Acidosis?
A: Yes, The Use Of Tenepla M 500Mg/20Mg Tablet Sr Can Lead To Lactic Acidosis Which Is Also Known As Mala (Metformin-Associated Lactic Acidosis). It Is Caused By Increased Levels Of Lactic Acid In The Blood. It Is A Very Rare Side Effect Associated With The Use Of Metformin And Therefore It Is Avoided In Patients With Underlying Kidney Disease, Old Age Patients Or Who Take Large Amounts Of Alcohol. Symptoms Of Lactic Acidosis May Include Muscle Pain Or Weakness, Dizziness, Tiredness, Feeling Of Cold In Arms And Legs, Difficulty In Breathing, Nausea, Vomiting, Stomach Pain Or Slow Heart Rate. If You Have These Symptoms, Stop Taking Tenepla M 500Mg/20Mg Tablet Sr And Immediately Consult Your Doctor.
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Q: Can The Use Of Tenepla M 500Mg/20Mg Tablet Sr Lead To Vitamin B12 Deficiency?
A: Yes, The Use Of Tenepla M 500Mg/20Mg Tablet Sr Can Cause Vitamin B12 Deficiency On Long-Term Use. It Interferes With The Absorption Of Vitamin B12 In The Stomach. Deficiency Of B12 May Cause Anemia And Nerve Problems. These May Further Cause A Tingling Sensation And Numbness In Hands And Feet, Weakness, Urinary Problems, Change In Mental Status And Difficulty In Maintaining Balance (Ataxia). Consult Your Doctor If You Experience These Symptoms. Your Doctor May Advise Monitoring Of B12 Levels And Prescribe A Vitamin B12 Supplement If Required.
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- Safety Advice
- Alcohol: Unsafe - It Is Unsafe To Consume Alcohol With Tenepla M 500Mg/20Mg Tablet Sr.
Pregnancy: Consult Your Doctor - Tenepla M 500Mg/20Mg Tablet Sr May Be Unsafe To Use During Pregnancy. Although There Are Limited Studies In Humans, Animal Studies Have Shown Harmful Effects On The Developing Baby. Your Doctor Will Weigh The Benefits And Any Potential Risks Before Prescribing It To You. Please Consult Your Doctor.
Breast feeding: Consult Your Doctor - Tenepla M 500Mg/20Mg Tablet Sr Is Probably Unsafe To Use During Breast feeding. Limited Human Data Suggests That The Drug May Pass Into The Breastmilk And Harm The Baby.
Driving: Consult Your Doctor - It Is Not Known Whether Tenepla M 500Mg/20Mg Tablet Sr Alters The Ability To Drive. Do Not Drive If You Experience Any Symptoms That Affect Your Ability To Concentrate And React.
Kidney: Caution - Tenepla M 500Mg/20Mg Tablet Sr Should Be Used With Caution In Patients With Kidney Disease. Dose Adjustment Of Tenepla M 500Mg/20Mg Tablet Sr May Be Needed. Please Consult Your Doctor.Use Of Tenepla M 500Mg/20Mg Tablet Sr Is, However, Not Recommended In Patients With Severe Kidney Disease. Regular Monitoring Of Kidney Function Test Is Advisable While You Are Taking This Medicine.
Liver: Unsafe - Tenepla M 500Mg/20Mg Tablet Sr Is Probably Unsafe To Use In Patients With Liver Disease And Should Be Avoided. Please Consult Your Doctor.
- Salt composition
- Teneligliptin (20 mg) + Metformin Hydrochloride (500 mg)
- Interaction with Drugs
- If you need to take an injection of iodine-containing contrast medium into your bloodstream, for an X-ray or scan, your doctor will ask you to stop taking this medicine before or at the time of injection, You may have symptoms of low blood sugar if you are taking other medicines for diabetes like Metformin, Insulin, Canagliflozin and Liraglutide, Medicines used to treat depression like Phenelzine, Medicines for fever and pain (salicylates like aspirin), Medicines used to treat high blood pressure like Atenolol, Propranolol and Verapamil, You may have high blood sugar if you are taking steroids, thyroxine, Never take this medicine if you are taking medicines like Quinidine, Sotalol, Procainamide and Amiodarone as it may cause heart rhythm problems and cardiac arrest