TEN20 M 500

Uses of TEN20 M 500

Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus Ten20 M 500 Tablet ER is a combination of two medicines that work together in different ways to lower your blood glucose levels. Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control your blood glucose level
• your risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage
• eye damage
• nerve problems
• and loss of limbs is also lowered. Additionally
• proper control of diabetes can also reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal
• healthy life. You should keep using this medicine for as long as it is prescribed because it is protecting your future health.

How TEN20 M 500 works

Ten20 M 500 Tablet ER is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines:

How to take TEN20 M 500

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. Ten20 M 500 Tablet ER should be taken with or after food.

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

If you miss a dose of Ten20 M 500 Tablet ER, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

Taking more TEN20 M than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.

Side effects of TEN20 M 500

Most side effects of TEN20 M are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

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 TEN20 M 500

Interactions with other medicines

Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take, including over-the-counter products, vitamins and herbal or ayurvedic preparations, before starting TEN20 M. Some combinations can change how TEN20 M works or raise the chance of side effects.

How to store TEN20 M 500

Store TEN20 M below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep the pack tightly closed and out of the reach of children. Do not use it after the expiry date printed on the pack.

Expert advice for TEN20 M 500

You have been prescribed this combination medicine as it can control blood sugar better than metformin alone. Take it in addition to regular exercise and a healthy diet to lower levels of blood sugar. Take it with food to lower your chance of having an upset stomach. Chances of weight gain and low blood sugar are lesser as compared to other diabetes medicines. Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking this medicine. Inform your doctor about your diabetes treatment if you are due to have surgery under a general anesthetic. Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any deep or rapid breathing, persistent nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain as Ten20 M 500 Tablet ER may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis, which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

CENTAUR PHARMACEUTICALS LTD`

Therapeutic class:

ANTI DIABETIC