Description
INDICATIONS :
Metformin Hydrochloride + Teneligliptin 1000 Mg/20 Mg Tablet PR is a combination of two medicines that control high blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
USES :
Metformin is an antidiabetic medication (biguanide). It works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying glucose absorption from intestines and increasing the body’s sensitivity to insulin. Teneligliptin is a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor which works by increasing the release of insulin from pancreas and decreasing the hormones that raise blood sugar levels. This reduces both fasting and postmeal sugar levels. Together, they provide better control of blood sugar.
SIDE EFFECTS :
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
- Decreased appetite
- Abdominal bloating
- Flatulence
- Constipation.