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Tenepla M is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Tenepla M safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Tenepla M. It is best to stop taking Tenepla M immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Tenepla M safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Tenepla M. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Tenepla M on the Kidneys?
There is no research available on the side effects of Tenepla M on kidney. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Tenepla M on the Liver?
So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Tenepla M on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Tenepla M will affect the liver or not.
What is the effect of Tenepla M on the Heart?
There is no research available on the side effects of Tenepla M on the heart. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
Tenepla M should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tenepla M unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tenepla M habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Tenepla M has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Tenepla M will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Tenepla M is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Tenepla M for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Tenepla M
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Tenepla M and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tenepla M
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Tenepla M.
Lactic acidosis associated with Tenepla M treatment is a rare but fatal adverse effect. Lactic acidosis appears to result from biguanide interference causing an increase in production and decrease in clearance of lactate leading to higher cellular lactate levels. A decrease in pyruvate carboxylase activity, the rate-limiting enzyme in the formation of glucose from lactate, can also decrease hepatic metabolism of lactate. leading to increasing lactic acidosis. Signs and symptoms of Tenepla M induced lactic acidosis are nonspecific and include anorexia, nausea, vomiting, altered level of consciousness, hyperpnoea, abdominal pain, and thirst.
Tenepla M contain metformin, is an oral antidiabetic drug which belongs to the class of biguanide. It is the first-line medication for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, particularly in people who are overweight. It is also used in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome. Moreover, it also reduces the risk of cardiovascular complications of diabetes.
Yes, Tenepla M can be taken with the statin. There is no serious or harmful interaction have been observed between them. Some studies say that it's possible your blood sugar (blood glucose) level may increase when you take a statin, which may lead to developing type 2 diabetes. The risk is small but important enough that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning on statin labels regarding blood glucose levels and diabetes.
No, you should not take alcohol with Tenepla M, because it can cause serious side effects which includes hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). The risk of hypoglycemia is higher when you're drinking and taking Tenepla M than if you're just taking Tenepla M. Some of the signs of hypoglycemia include dizziness, confusion, and drowsiness.
Tenepla M helps in weight loss by reducing appetite and food intake. It also increases the insulin sensitivity in your body to work more effectively. This lead to decreased glucose production increases the use of glucose and decrease the fat deposition further helps in weight loss. However, Tenepla M is not approved for weight loss, this is an off-label use.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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