What is Teneligliptin 20 mg?

Teneligliptin 20 mg is an anti diabetic medication that is used as a monotherapy and in addition to diet and exercise that reduces high blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is useful along with diet and exercise to improve the blood sugar control in adults with Type 2 diabetes. 

Teneligliptin works by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas and decreases the hormones and raises blood sugar level. This reduces the fasting and post meal sugar level and is completely safe to buy from www.plenumbiotech.com at the most economical price in India. 

Uses of Teneligliptin Tablet 20 mg

Teneligliptin belongs to the category of medicine known as anti-diabetic used to treat Type 2 diabetes especially for individuals whose sugar levels are too high and cannot be controlled by dieting and exercising. Here are some of the main uses of Teneligliptin tablet:

• Blood Sugar Control: Teneligliptin helps in lowering blood sugar level by inhibiting the DPP-4 enzyme and increases the level of incretin hormones. These Hormones helps in increasing insulin release and decrease glucagon levels in the blood, especially after meals.
• Improves Glycemic Control: It generally improves overall glycemic control in patients suffering from Type 2 Diabetes. 
• Reduces HbA1c levels: Teneligliptin reduces HbA1c levels, that marker of long term blood sugar control.
  

Precautions and side effects of Teneligliptin 20 mg

There are some of the precautions and they are as below:

Allergic Reactions: Patients with a known allergy to Teneligliptin or any of its ingredients should avoid using this medication.

Pancreatitis: There is a risk of developing pancreatitis with DPP-4 inhibitors. Patients should be informed of the symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and advised to seek medical attention if they occur.

Renal Impairment: Dose adjustment might be necessary for patients with moderate to severe renal impairment and it is always recommended to monitor the kidney regularly.

Liver Impairment: It is advised in patients with liver disease as teneligliptin is metabolised in the liver.

Side effects of Teneligliptin

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