Teneza 20 mg Tablet 15's

Teneza 20 mg 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.

Teneza 20 mg Tablet contains Teneligliptin, which belongs to the class of dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors used Teneza 20 mg 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 Teneza 20 mg Tablet as prescribed. You are advised to use Teneza 20 mg 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.

Teneza 20 mg Tablet should not be stopped even if you feel better, without consulting your doctor as sugar level keeps changing. If you stop taking Teneza 20 mg 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 Teneza 20 mg Tablet in children have not been established, so it should not be given to them. Teneza 20 mg 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).

Teneza 20 mg 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. Teneza 20 mg Tablet should not be used in patients with type 1 diabetes and for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis. Thus, Teneza 20 mg 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.

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

Teneza 20 mg Tablet should not be taken if you are allergic to Teneza 20 mg Tablet or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting Teneza 20 mg Tablet . The safety and efficacy of Teneza 20 mg Tablet in children have not been established, so it should not be given to them. Prolonged intake of Teneza 20 mg Tablet may cause acute pancreatitis (swollen pancreas). Increased risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) can occur when Teneza 20 mg Tablet is added to other anti-diabetic agents or insulin therapy. In this case, your doctor may adjust the dose of Teneza 20 mg Tablet . Severe allergic reactions might occur in some patients taking Teneza 20 mg Tablet like anaphylaxis, angioedema (swelling under the skin), and exfoliative skin conditions. Teneza 20 mg Tablet should not be used in patients with type 1 diabetes and for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis.

• 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.