TENIVA 20MG TAB

Uses and Benefits

Teniva 20MG tablet is an oral anti-diabetic medication used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. This medicine is used with a proper healthy diet and strict exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. It helps in getting rid of extra glucose from the body through urine. The medicine reduces the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease in type 2 diabetic patients. Controlling high blood sugar level helps in preventing kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems and loss of limbs is lowered. However, the uses of the medicine mentioned here are not exhaustive, there may be other conditions for which this medication may be used upon doctor’s discretion.

Composition

The active ingredient of Teniva 20MG is Teneligliptin 20MG

Mechanism of Action of Drugs

Teneligliptin works by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas and decreasing the hormones that raise blood glucose levels thereby reducing the fasting and post-meal sugar levels.

Contraindications and Caution

Patients with the following conditions are suggested to seek advice from their health care professionals before taking the Teniva 20MG tablet:

• Hypersensitivity to any of the active ingredients used in tablet
• Severe renal impairment
• Type 1 Diabetes or diabetic acidosis

• Caution:
• Heart failure
• Hepatic impairment
• History of acute pancreatitis
• Children and elderly
• Pregnancy and lactation

Side and Adverse Effects

The following side effects may or may not occur during the usage of Teniva 20MG. It is generally well tolerated when taken in the prescribed dose. You may experience one or more of the following common symptoms:

• Constipation
• Dizziness
• Hypoglycaemia
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Peripheral oedema
• Arthralgia
• Chest discomfort
• Hepatic dysfunction

Rare but more serious adverse effects may include:

• Nasopharyngitis
• Upper respiratory tract infection
• Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet
• Acute pancreatitis

How to Use

Take Teniva 20MG tablet as instructed by your doctor. Swallow the tablet whole with water, immediately after opening it from the strip. Do not break or crush or chew the tablet.
Avoid missing or forgetting the dose. If you do, take it as soon as you remember; but if it’s almost time for your next dose, skip it and take it according to your normal schedule. Don’t swallow two doses at the same time which is dangerous to your health.
This tablet should be taken with food, immediately or during breakfast or the first main meal of the day. Take the tablet at the same time every day as it helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body.
Do not change the dose or stop taking the medicine before completion of the course or without consulting your doctor. Continue to use this drug until completion of the maximum amount suggested. This medicine is not recommended for children below 18 years of age.

Warnings and Precautions

Take the tablet only on the advice of a medical practitioner. Dosage adjustment or complete avoidance of the Teniva 20MG tablet may be required in the following conditions:

Kidney:

Among people with renal problems, extreme caution is recommended. Close monitoring of kidney function and adjustments of dose of the medicine may be needed based on the clinical condition of the patient. If you have any, it is highly recommended that you consult your doctor before the consumption of this medicine. However, use of this tablet is not suggested in patients with severe renal diseases.

Liver:

Caution is advised among people with liver problems. Dose adjustments of the tablet may be needed based on the clinical condition of the patient. If you have any hepatic problems, it is highly recommended that you consult doctor before the consumption of this medicine.

Pregnancy:

Teniva 20MG tablet is generally considered safe to use in pregnant women unless the potential benefits outweigh the risks involved. Despite the fact that there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown no or low adverse effects on the developing baby. It is recommended that you consult your doctor before consumption of this medicine.

Lactation:

This medicine is considered safe to use in nursing mothers unless the potential benefits outweigh the risks involved. Since the effect of the medicine on infants is not clearly established, we recommend that you to consult your doctor before consuming the tablet.

Alcohol:

Consumption of alcohol with this medicine is not recommended as it increases side effects of the tablet. If found any symptoms of extreme drowsiness, vomiting, confusion, report to your doctor immediately.

Driving:

This medicine affects blood glucose levels and may decrease alertness, cause impaired judgement, affect your vision and make you feel dizzy, light headedness, confusion, so do not drive, operate heavy machinery or involve in any works which may demand your attention or physical strength.

Food:

No information is available on interaction of this tablet with food.

Drug Interactions:

Always inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines which includes over-the-counter drugs, herbal tonics, supplements and medicines that you buy without a prescription. Alert your doctor if you are taking Teniva 20MG tablet along with ACE inhibitors, clozapine, cimetidine, trimethoprim, acetazolamide, iodinated contrast media, gatifloxacin, bexarotene.

FDA Pregnancy Category

Category B: Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.