Teneligliptin + Pioglitazone
Information about Teneligliptin + Pioglitazone
Teneligliptin + Pioglitazone Uses
Teneligliptin+Pioglitazone is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
How Teneligliptin + Pioglitazone works
Teneligliptin + Pioglitazone is a combination of two antidiabetic medications. Teneligliptin increases the release of insulin from the pancreas and decreases the hormone (glucagon) that raises blood sugar levels. This reduces the fasting and post meal sugar levels. Pioglitazone works by increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin.
Common side effects of Teneligliptin + Pioglitazone
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages), Upper respiratory tract infection, Back pain, Glucose in urine, Ketones in urine, Blood in urine
Available Medicine for Teneligliptin + Pioglitazone
Expert advice for Teneligliptin + Pioglitazone
- Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) may occur when taken along with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol, or on delaying/skipping a meal. Check your blood sugar levels and have a snack/sugar source for immediate relief.
- Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how this medicine affects you.
- It is important for you to take care of the skin on your lower limbs and to report any sores or signs of infection to your doctor.
- Inform your doctor if you experience fatigue, muscle weakness, or muscle pain.
- Lifestyle changes like no sugar, exercise, not smoking, and cutting down on the amount of alcohol you normally drink may help this medicine work better.