Does Telraas 40mg Tablet lower blood sugar level in type 1 diabetes also?

No, Telraas 40mg Tablet is prescribed for only type 2 diabetes and not for type 1 diabetes. It is advised to take Telraas 40mg Tablet with a meal.

Will Telraas 40mg Tablet affect my pregnancy?

There is no sufficient data on how Telraas 40mg Tablet affects pregnancy. It is safe to seek medical advice before you start Telraas 40mg Tablet if you are pregnant or get pregnant.

How long should I used Telraas 40mg Tablet ?

Do not stop taking Telraas 40mg Tablet until your prescribed course is finished, even if you feel better.

What should I do if I miss a dose of Telraas 40mg Tablet ?

If you miss a dose of Telraas 40mg Tablet , you are advised to take it as soon as you remember. Do not double the dose, as it may lead to a lowering of blood pressure. Take one daily at the same time.

What is hypoglycaemia? Can Telraas 40mg Tablet cause hypoglycaemia?

Hypoglycemia refers to low blood sugar levels. Telraas 40mg Tablet can cause hypoglycemia. The symptoms of hypoglycemia include nausea, headache, irritability, hunger, sweating, and dizziness. Hypoglycemia can occur if you miss or delay your food, drink alcohol, over-exercise, or take other antidiabetic medicine along with this medicine. People with diabetes are advised to keep a quick sugar source like glucose tablets, honey, or fruit juice.

Does Telraas 40mg Tablet cause weight gain?

Telraas 40mg Tablet may cause weight gain in some cases. Maintain proper weight by eating healthy food and exercising regularly.

Is Telraas 40mg Tablet bad for your kidneys?

No, Telraas 40mg Tablet is not bad for the kidneys. It can be used in people with kidney problems if prescribed by a doctor.

Do I still have to manage my diet and exercise while on Telraas 40mg Tablet ?

Yes, it is essential to manage my diet and exercise while on Telraas 40mg Tablet . Follow a healthy diet and exercise regularly. Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption. Manage stress by doing meditation. Cut back of sugary and unhealthy foods.

What will happen if I accidentally take more than the prescribed dose of Telraas 40mg Tablet ?

Taking more than the prescribed dose of Telraas 40mg Tablet may cause low blood sugar. Consult the doctor if you have taken an overdose of Telraas 40mg Tablet .

What is the most important information I should know about Telraas 40mg Tablet ?

Telraas 40mg Tablet may cause pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas). Consult the doctor if you experience severe and persistent abdominal pain. Also, inform the doctor if you have pancreatic, kidney, liver or heart problems.

Is Telraas 40mg Tablet safe to be taken for a long term?

Yes, it is safe to take Telraas 40mg Tablet for the long term if prescribed by the doctor.

Telraas 40mg Tablet 10's

Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy

Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Telraas 40mg Tablet is used to treat type 2 diabetes, especially in persons whose sugar levels are too high and cannot be controlled by diet and exercise. It is used alone or in combination with other drugs to lower blood sugar levels. It contains Teneligliptin, which increases insulin release from the pancreas and decreases blood glucose levels. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as headache, hypoglycemia (low blood glucose levels), upper respiratory tract infection, and nasopharyngitis (infection of the nose and throat with a common cold). Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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About Telraas 40mg Tablet

Telraas 40mg Tablet belongs to the category of medicines called “anti-diabetic” primarily used to treat type 2 diabetes, especially in persons whose sugar levels are too high and cannot be controlled by dieting and exercising. It is used alone or in combination with other drugs to lower blood sugar levels. People with type 2 diabetes either do not produce enough insulin, or the insulin produced cannot perform its function in the body (insulin resistance). Middle-aged or older individuals are most likely to suffer from type 2 diabetes, also known as adult-onset diabetes.

Telraas 40mg Tablet contains Teneligliptin, which belongs to the class of dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors used Telraas 40mg Tablet is prescribed for the condition of type 2 diabetes when diet and exercise alone cannot control their blood sugar levels. It works by blocking the action of DPP-4 (an enzyme that destroys the hormone 'Incretin'). The enzyme 'Incretins' helps produce more insulin only when required and reduces the liver's blood sugar level when not needed.

Take Telraas 40mg Tablet as prescribed. You are advised to use Telraas 40mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as headache, hypoglycemia (low blood glucose levels), upper respiratory tract infection, and nasopharyngitis (infection of the nose and throat with a common cold). Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Telraas 40mg Tablet should not be stopped even if you feel better, without consulting your doctor as sugar level keeps changing. If you stop taking Telraas 40mg Tablet abruptly, it may increase your sugar levels, which could further increase the risk of eyesight loss (retinopathy), kidney (nephropathy), and nerve damage (neuropathy). Please inform your doctor if you have any heart disease is or planning to get pregnant or breastfeed. The safety and efficacy of Telraas 40mg Tablet in children have not been established, so it should not be given to them. Telraas 40mg Tablet works best when coupled with a healthy lifestyle like losing weight if you are overweight (BMI>25), eating fewer calories (low fat and sugary food), and being more physically active (at least 150 min of activity every week).

Uses of Telraas 40mg Tablet

Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Directions for Use

Take it preferably with a meal to minimize stomach upset or as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush, or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

Telraas 40mg Tablet contains ‘Teneligliptin’, which belongs to the class of dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors used to treat type 2 diabetes when diet and exercise alone cannot control their blood sugar levels. It works by blocking the action of DPP-4 (an enzyme that destroys the hormone ‘Incretin’). The enzyme ‘Incretins’ helps produce more insulin only when required and reduces the liver's blood sugar level when not needed. Telraas 40mg Tablet should not be used in patients with type 1 diabetes and for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis. Thus, Telraas 40mg Tablet plays a vital role in controlling blood sugar levels and prevents serious complications of diabetes like eyesight loss (retinopathy), kidney (nephropathy), nerve damage (neuropathy), diabetic foot ulcer, and delayed wound healing.

How Telraas 40mg Tablet Works

Telraas 40mg Tablet contains Teneligliptin, which belongs to the class of dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors used Telraas 40mg Tablet is prescribed for the condition of type 2 diabetes when diet and exercise alone cannot control their blood sugar levels. It works by blocking the action of DPP-4 (an enzyme that destroys the hormone 'Incretin'). The enzyme 'Incretins' helps produce more insulin only when required and reduces the liver's blood sugar level when not needed.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Telraas 40mg Tablet

Headache
Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose levels)
Upper respiratory tract infection
Nasopharyngitis (infection of the nose and throat with a common cold)

What if I have taken an overdose of Telraas 40mg Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Telraas 40mg Tablet as it may cause overdose. If you suspect you have taken overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Telraas 40mg Tablet should not be taken if you are allergic to Telraas 40mg Tablet or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting Telraas 40mg Tablet . The safety and efficacy of Telraas 40mg Tablet in children have not been established, so it should not be given to them. Prolonged intake of Telraas 40mg Tablet may cause acute pancreatitis (swollen pancreas). Increased risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) can occur when Telraas 40mg Tablet is added to other anti-diabetic agents or insulin therapy. In this case, your doctor may adjust the dose of Telraas 40mg Tablet . Severe allergic reactions might occur in some patients taking Telraas 40mg Tablet like anaphylaxis, angioedema (swelling under the skin), and exfoliative skin conditions. Telraas 40mg Tablet should not be used in patients with type 1 diabetes and for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis.

Drug-Drug Interactions

TelmisartanAliskiren

Critical

TelmisartanRamipril

Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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TelmisartanAliskiren

Critical

How does the drug interact with Telraas 40mg Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Aliskiren with Telraas 40mg Tablet 10's can increase the risk of hyperkalemia (high potassium levels in the blood).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Telraas 40mg Tablet 10's with Aliskiren can possibly lead to an interaction, please consult a doctor before taking it. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.

TelmisartanRamipril

Severe

How does the drug interact with Telraas 40mg Tablet 10's:
Taking ramipril with Telraas 40mg Tablet 10's may increase the risk of side effects such as low blood pressure, kidney function impairment, and high blood potassium.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Telraas 40mg Tablet 10's can be taken with ramipril if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience symptoms of high potassium such as nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in the legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. Maintain adequate fluid intake during treatment with these medications. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.

TelmisartanPotassium citrate

Severe

How does the drug interact with Telraas 40mg Tablet 10's:
Taking Potassium citrate with Telraas 40mg Tablet 10's together may increase potassium levels in the blood, which can lead to kidney failure, muscular paralysis, and abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Potassium citrate with Telraas 40mg Tablet 10's together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult the doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, disorientation, tingling in your hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in your legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. It is essential to maintain proper fluid intake while taking these medications. It is advised to reduce the intake of potassium-rich foods. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.

TelmisartanEnalapril

Severe

How does the drug interact with Telraas 40mg Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Enalapril with Telraas 40mg Tablet 10's can increase the risk of kidney failure, low blood pressure, and high potassium levels.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Enalapril and Telraas 40mg Tablet 10's, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, contact a doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, tingling of the hands and feet, or feelings of heaviness in the legs, so it's important to seek medical help. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

TelmisartanTrimethoprim

Severe

How does the drug interact with Telraas 40mg Tablet 10's:
Taking trimethoprim with Telraas 40mg Tablet 10's may increase potassium levels in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Telraas 40mg Tablet 10's and trimethoprim, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in the legs, and a weak pulse. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.

TelmisartanPotassium acetate

Severe

How does the drug interact with Telraas 40mg Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Potassium acetate can make Telraas 40mg Tablet 10's more likely to cause high levels of potassium in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Potassium acetate and Telraas 40mg Tablet 10's together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

TelmisartanBenazepril

Severe

How does the drug interact with Telraas 40mg Tablet 10's:
Taking Telraas 40mg Tablet 10's with benazepril may increase the risk of side effects such as low blood pressure, kidney function impairment, and high blood potassium.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Telraas 40mg Tablet 10's can be taken with benazepril if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience symptoms of high potassium such as nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in the legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. Maintain adequate fluid intake during treatment with these medications. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.

TelmisartanEluxadoline

Severe

How does the drug interact with Telraas 40mg Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Telraas 40mg Tablet 10's increases levels of eluxadoline by increasing metabolism.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Telraas 40mg Tablet 10's with Eluxadoline together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

TelmisartanSpironolactone

Severe

How does the drug interact with Telraas 40mg Tablet 10's:
Taking spironolactone with Telraas 40mg Tablet 10's may increase potassium levels in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Telraas 40mg Tablet 10's can be taken with spironolactone if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience symptoms of high potassium such as nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in the legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. Maintain adequate fluid intake during treatment with these medications. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.

TelmisartanPotassium iodide

Severe

How does the drug interact with Telraas 40mg Tablet 10's:
Taking Potassium Iodide with Telraas 40mg Tablet 10's can make high levels of potassium in the blood more likely.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Potassium iodide and Telraas 40mg Tablet 10's together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

TENELIGLIPTIN-40MGPotassium rich foods

Moderate

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TENELIGLIPTIN-40MGPotassium rich foods

Moderate

Common Foods to Avoid:
Lentils, Orange Juice, Oranges, Raisins, Potatoes, Salmon Dried, Spinach, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Coconut Water, Beans, Beetroot, Broccoli, Bananas, Apricots, Avocado, Yogurt

How to manage the interaction:
Consuming potassium-rich foods may cause high levels of potassium. Avoid potassium-containing salt substitutes or over-the-counter potassium supplements while on treatment with Telraas 40mg Tablet 10's. Consult the doctor if you experience symptoms of high levels of potassium such as weakness, irregular heartbeat, confusion, tingling of the extremities, or feelings of heaviness in the legs.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

Fill your half plate with starchy veggies, a quarter with proteins, and a quarter with whole grains.
Eat at regular intervals. Do not take a long gap between a meal or snack.
Monitor your blood sugar level regularly, especially when there are lots of fluctuations.
Invest in at least 150 min of moderate-intensity physical activity or one hour and 15 minutes of high-intensity exercise every week.
Lose weight gradually to achieve a healthy body mass index (18.5 to 24.9).
Replace refined carbohydrates containing whole-grain foods and increase the intake of fruits veggies, and other fiber-enriched foods.
Reduce your intake of saturated fat (or hidden fats) in foods like chips, crisps, pastries, biscuits, and samosas. Choose omega-3 fatty acid-containing oils for daily cooking. For frying, you can use palm oil, mustard oil, groundnut oil, rice bran oil, and safflower oil.
Do not take stress as it may elevate your blood sugar level. You can adopt stress management techniques like mindfulness to control stress-related blood sugar changes.
Opt for low-fat dairy products (low-fat yoghurt, fat-free milk, cheese, etc.).
Keep your blood pressure as normal (120/80) as possible, as it reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases in diabetes patients.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

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Telraas 40mg Tablet Substitute

Telraas-40 Dispersible Tablet 15's
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Alcohol

Caution

It is best to avoid alcohol while taking medication.

Pregnancy

Caution

Telraas 40mg Tablet , safety in pregnant women is not established. So, it should be taken only if prescribed by a doctor.

Breast Feeding

Caution

Please consult your doctor for advice before taking Telraas 40mg Tablet .

Driving

Caution

There is no sufficient data on the effects on the ability to drive and use machines have been performed. However, do not drive or operate machinery if you experience dizziness.