Tenepride-20 mg Tablet

Composition of Tenepride-20 mg Tablet

Tenepride-20 mg Tablet contains Teneligliptin (20mg) + Pioglitazone (15mg). It belongs to the DPP-4 inhibitor and Oral anti-diabetic class of medicines.

Uses of Tenepride-20 mg Tablet

Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus Tenepride P 20mg/15mg Tablet improves the body’s response to the hormone insulin
• which is responsible for regulating blood glucose (sugar) levels in the body. The insulin helps lower your blood glucose levels and prevents them from rising after taking meals. You should keep taking it for as long as it is prescribed. Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control the level
• you will reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes
• such as kidney damage
• eye damage
• nerve problems
• and loss of limbs. Taking this medicine regularly
• along with proper diet and exercise
• will help you live a normal
• healthy life.

How Tenepride-20 mg Tablet works

Tenepride P 20mg/15mg Tablet is a combination of two antidiabetic medications. Teneligliptin increases the release of insulin from the pancreas and decreases the hormone (glucagon) that raises blood sugar levels. This reduces the fasting and post-meal sugar levels. Pioglitazone works by increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin.

How to take Tenepride-20 mg 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. Tenepride P 20mg/15mg Tablet may be taken with or without 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 Tenepride P 20mg/15mg Tablet, 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

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

Side effects of Tenepride-20 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Tenepride-20 mg 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 Tenepride-20 mg 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. If you feel shaky, sweaty, confused or unusually hungry, take sugar, glucose or a sweet drink at once and tell your doctor — these are signs your blood sugar has fallen too low. If a low-sugar episode happens while on an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor such as voglibose or acarbose, use glucose — ordinary sugar and sweets work more slowly. Tell your doctor about any new swelling of the ankles, breathlessness or sudden weight gain.

Do not take Tenepride-20 mg 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. Not for people with heart failure, active bladder cancer or unexplained blood in the urine.

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. Low blood sugar is more likely when combined with insulin or a sulfonylurea.

How to store Tenepride-20 mg 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 Tenepride-20 mg Tablet

Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) may occur when taken along with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol, or when delaying/skipping a meal. Check your blood sugar levels and have a snack/sugar source for immediate relief. Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how this medicine affects you. It is important for you to take care of the skin on your lower limbs and to report any sores or signs of infection to your doctor. Inform your doctor if you experience fatigue, muscle weakness, or muscle pain. Lifestyle changes like no sugar, exercise, not smoking, and cutting down on the amount of alcohol you normally drink may help this medicine work better.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

MICRO LABS

Therapeutic class:

ANTI DIABETIC

Drug class:

DPP-4 inhibitor and Oral anti-diabetic