Tenglyn, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Diabetes are some of its major therapeutic uses.
The right dosage of Tenglyn depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Tenglyn also has some side effects, the most common being Hypoglycemia (Low blood sugar level), Constipation. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Tenglyn as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Tenglyn are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Tenglyn is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Tenglyn related warnings talks about Tenglyn's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Tenglyn contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Tenglyn with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Tenglyn is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Tenglyn 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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Tenglyn is used -
Common
Unknown
Is the use of Tenglyn safe for pregnant women?
Tenglyn may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Tenglyn, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Tenglyn safe during breastfeeding?
Tenglyn should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Tenglyn on the Kidneys?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Tenglyn on kidney. So it is not known whether taking Tenglyn will cause side effects on kidney or not.
What is the effect of Tenglyn on the Liver?
There is no research available on the side effects of Tenglyn on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Tenglyn on the Heart?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Tenglyn on heart. So it is not known whether taking Tenglyn will cause side effects on heart or not.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tenglyn unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tenglyn habit forming or addictive?
Tenglyn does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Tenglyn will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Tenglyn only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Tenglyn for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Tenglyn
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Tenglyn and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tenglyn
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Tenglyn and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Tenglyn is a brand name of Teneligliptin and it is available in the form of tablets. It belongs to the class of drugs known as oral anti-hypoglycemic agents. Tenglyn is a prescription drug that is used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus
No, Tenglyn is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to the patient to take for this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause very unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.
Yes, Tenglyn may cause constipation. It has been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing the same after taking this drug, you are advised to consult about it with your doctor immediately.
Yes, you may feel dizzy after taking Tenglyn. It has been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing the same after taking this drug, you are advised to consult about it with your doctor.
Tenglyn work by reducing the hormone activity that raises blood sugar level and promotes the release of insulin thus, help in the management of diabetes mellitus.
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