Here is the detailed overview of Teneligliptin Tablet 20 mg with icons:
💊 Teneligliptin Tablet 20 mg
🧪 Nature / Drug Class
🔹 Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (DPP-4) Inhibitor
🔹 Oral antidiabetic medication
🔹 Increases incretin hormones (GLP-1, GIP)
🔹 Enhances insulin secretion, suppresses glucagon
🩺 Purpose / Indications
✅ Used for:
- 🧬 Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- As monotherapy or add-on to metformin, sulfonylureas, or insulin
- Helps control postprandial and fasting glucose
- Suitable for mild to moderate renal impairment
⚙️ Advantages
✔️ Once-daily dosing (20 mg)
✔️ Weight-neutral – no weight gain
✔️ Low risk of hypoglycemia when used alone
✔️ Can be used in elderly and renal-compromised patients
✔️ Rapid onset of action
📦 Common Packaging
📦 Tablets: 20 mg strength
💊 Usually in blister strips of 10 tablets
🗓️ Often packed as 10×10 tablets per box
⚠️ Patient Advice / Precautions
🕐 Take once daily, preferably after a meal
🧪 Monitor blood glucose and HbA1c periodically
🍽️ Combine with diet and exercise for best results
⚠️ Not recommended in Type 1 diabetes or ketoacidosis
🧾 Inform doctor if using other anti-diabetics – risk of hypoglycemia increases
🚫 Contraindications / Cautions
❌ Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
❌ Diabetic ketoacidosis
⚠️ Caution in patients with:
- Severe hepatic impairment
- Pancreatitis history
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
🧊 Storage
🌡️ Store at room temperature (15–30°C)
💊 Keep away from moisture and heat
🧒 Keep out of reach of children