Increten 20 Tablet

Composition of Increten 20 Tablet

Increten 20 Tablet contains Teneligliptin (20mg). It belongs to the DPP-4 inhibitor class of medicines.

Uses of Increten 20 Tablet

Increten 20 Tablet is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It is used along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.

Key benefits

• Weight neutral
• Low risk of hypoglycaemia when used alone
• Usually taken once a day

How Increten 20 Tablet works

Increten 20 Tablet is an anti-diabetic medication. It works by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas and decreasing the hormones that raise blood sugar levels. This reduces the fasting and postmeal sugar levels.

How to take Increten 20 Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Increten 20 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine may cause low blood sugar, particularly if you also take other diabetes medicines. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Increten 20 Tablet

Most side effects of Increten are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Headache
• Sore throat
• Blocked or runny nose
• Nausea
• Stomach pain

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Increten 20 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Stop and see a doctor urgently if you get severe, persistent abdominal pain that spreads to your back, with or without vomiting. Tell your doctor if you develop severe or disabling joint pain. Blisters or peeling of the skin should be reported promptly.

Do not take Increten if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for type 1 diabetes or for diabetic ketoacidosis.

Interactions with other medicines

Low blood sugar is more likely when this is combined with a sulfonylurea or insulin; your doctor may lower that dose.

How to store Increten 20 Tablet

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Increten 20 Tablet

<div class="style__desktop-container___1hcBT"><div class="style__desktop-video___2GTR9"><div class="styles__video-img___1rCzR"><div class=""/><div class=""/></div></div><div><div><div><div><div class="ExpertAdviceItem__content___1Djk2"><ul><li><div>Increten 20 Tablet is used alone or together with other diabetes medicines to control blood sugar and avoid long-term complications.</div></li> <li><div>You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines (if prescribed) along with Increten 20 Tablet .</div></li> <li><div>It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal. Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking this medicine. </div></li> <li><div>Chances of weight gain and low blood sugar are lesser as compared to other diabetes medicines.</div></li> <li><div>Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, and anxiety.</div></li> <li><div>Inform your doctor if you notice joint pains or develop symptoms such as stomach pain, nausea, and/or vomiting.</div></li> <li>Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.</li> <li>Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Increten 20 Tablet affects you.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

SAAN LAB LLP

Therapeutic class:

prescription

Drug class:

DPP-4 inhibitor