Telniglip-M Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Metformin (500mg) + Teneligliptin (20mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Maxford Healthcare |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Telniglip-M Tablet is a combination medicine used to control high blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Telniglip-M Tablet is a combination of two medicines that help control high blood sugar levels in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus. By managing blood sugar levels, it helps prevent serious complications such as kidney damage, blindness, and may also reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke. It is important to take this medication as prescribed, along with maintaining a healthy diet and regular exercise. Consult your doctor for any concerns or side effects.
Telniglip-M Tablet is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines that work together to control blood sugar levels.
Is Telniglip-M Tablet safe for use?
Yes, Telniglip-M Tablet is generally considered safe when used according to the doctor's prescription. However, it can cause common side effects such as nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, stomach upset, headache, nasal congestion, sore throat, respiratory tract infection, and hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). It's important to inform your doctor if you experience persistent problems while taking this medication.
Can Telniglip-M Tablet cause hypoglycemia?
While Telniglip-M Tablet usually doesn't directly cause hypoglycemia, it can occur in individuals who have insufficient calorie intake or are on insulin/Sulfonylurea medications simultaneously. Symptoms of hypoglycemia include nausea, headache, irritability, hunger, sweating, dizziness, fast heart rate, and feeling anxious or shaky. It is crucial to monitor blood sugar levels regularly and carry glucose tablets, honey, or fruit juice with you for emergencies.
Can Telniglip-M Tablet cause nausea and vomiting?
Yes, Telniglip-M Tablet can lead to nausea and vomiting. If you experience vomiting, sip water or other fluids regularly in small amounts. Consult your doctor if the vomiting persists and you notice signs of dehydration, such as dark-colored or strong-smelling urine and reduced urination frequency. Avoid taking any other medicine without consulting your doctor.
Are there specific contraindications for using Telniglip-M Tablet?
The use of Telniglip-M Tablet should be avoided in patients with known allergies to any component or excipient of this medication. It is also considered harmful for individuals with severe kidney impairment, liver impairment, congestive heart failure, lactic acidosis or diabetic ketoacidosis.
Can Telniglip-M Tablet cause lactic acidosis?
Yes, Telniglip-M Tablet can lead to lactic acidosis. Lactic acidosis (MALA) is a rare side effect associated with metformin use and can be caused by increased levels of lactic acid in the blood. This condition is particularly prevalent in individuals with kidney disease, elderly patients, or those taking high alcohol doses. If you experience symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness, dizziness, tiredness, feeling cold in arms and legs, difficulty breathing, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, or a slow heart rate, immediately stop using Telniglip-M Tablet and consult your doctor.
Can Telniglip-M Tablet lead to Vitamin B12 deficiency?
Yes, long-term use of Telniglip-M Tablet can cause Vitamin B12 deficiency. It interferes with the absorption of vitamin B12 in the stomach. This can lead to anemia and nerve problems, causing tingling sensations, numbness in hands and feet, weakness, urinary problems, changes in mental status, and difficulty with balance (ataxia). If you experience these symptoms, consult your doctor. Your doctor may advise monitoring Vitamin B12 levels and prescribe a vitamin B12 supplement if necessary.
How should Telniglip-M Tablet be stored?
Store this medicine in its original container or package, tightly closed. Follow the instructions provided on the packaging for storage and disposal information. Do not consume the medication by pets, children, or other people.
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. Telniglip-M Tablet is to be taken with food.
- 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 Telniglip-M Tablet may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis, which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood.
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Telniglip-M Tablet.
Breastfeed
Telniglip-M Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy
Telniglip-M Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
