Tenumet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Tenumet Information

Tenumet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. The alternative uses of Tenumet have also been explained below.

The right dosage of Tenumet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

The side effects typically associated with Tenumet include Stomach Upset, Difficulty urinating, Hypoglycemia (Low blood sugar level). While these are the most often observed Tenumet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Tenumet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

In addition, Tenumet's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. In addition, Tenumet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Tenumet related warnings section.

Tenumet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Tenumet in conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Anemia, Shock. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Tenumet contraindications section.

Besides this, Tenumet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Tenumet, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

Tenumet Benefits & Uses
Tenumet Dosage & How to Take
Tenumet Side Effects
Tenumet Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Tenumet with Other Drugs
Tenumet Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Tenumet
Tenumet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Tenumet Benefits & Uses

Tenumet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Diabetes Type 2

Tenumet Dosage & How to Take

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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Metformin (1000 mg), Teneligliptin ( 20 mg)/Tablet, dose depends on blood glucose level of the body
Adult	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Metformin (1000 mg), Teneligliptin ( 20 mg)/Tablet, dose depends on blood glucose level of the body
Geriatric	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Metformin (1000 mg), Teneligliptin ( 20 mg)/Tablet, dose depends on blood glucose level of the body

Tenumet Related Warnings

Is the use of Tenumet safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Tenumet. It is best to stop taking Tenumet immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Tenumet safe during breastfeeding?

Tenumet 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 Tenumet on the Kidneys?

In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Tenumet on kidney, information on safety of Tenumet for kidney is unavailable.
What is the effect of Tenumet on the Liver?

Information about safety of Tenumet for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Tenumet on the Heart?

No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Tenumet on heart. So it is not known whether taking Tenumet will cause side effects on heart or not.

Severe Interaction of Tenumet with Other Drugs

Tenumet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Diatrizoic Acid

Gatifloxacin

Moderate

Tenumet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tenumet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Anemia
Shock
Heart Failure
Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)
Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease
Diabetes Type 1
Infections
Trauma

Frequently asked Questions about Tenumet

Is this Tenumet habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Tenumet is addictive.

Tenumet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Tenumet

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Tenumet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tenumet

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Tenumet with alcohol will be.

Frequently asked Questions about Tenumet

Question over 4 years ago

Can Tenumet cause alopecia (hair loss)?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Tenumet is not a known cause of alopecia (hair loss). However, the conditions treated by Tenumet type 2 diabetes and PCOS, often list hair loss as a possible symptom.

Question about 5 years ago

How long should I take Tenumet for?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Tenumet can be taken forever, diabetes is a progressive disease it's possible that more medication and/or insulin may eventually need to be added to the regime.

Question over 5 years ago

What are the uses of Tenumet?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Tenumet is used with a proper diet and exercise program, to treat diabetes. It is also used with other medication to reduce the high blood sugar. It is used in a patient with type2 diabetes. It is also used in the treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and cancer.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Tenumet cause sweating?

Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Internal Medicine

Yes, Tenumet can cause night sweat, the exact mechanism of sweating is not known. But some research suggests that Tenumet causes hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) especially at night which can cause night sweats. Need to monitor your blood glucose level regularly, and talk to your doctor as your dose of Tenumet may need to be adjusted.

Question about 5 years ago

How does Tenumet help in weight loss?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Tenumet 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, Tenumet is not approved for weight loss, this is an off-label use.