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Ten20-M 500mg Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Uses:

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Medicinal Benefits:

Ten20-M 500mg Tablet is suggested for the management of type 2 diabetes to be followed with the right diet and exercise. Ten20-M 500mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines, namely: Teneligliptin and Metformin hydrochloride. Teneligliptin works by stopping the action of the dipeptidyl peptidase-4 enzyme, which in turn increases the insulin levels in the body and reduces the glucagon levels. Metformin hydrochloride acts by decreasing liver glucose production and intestinal glucose uptake. Together, Ten20-M 500mg Tablet helps control blood sugar levels.

FAQs

Ten20-M 500mg Tablet contains Teneligliptin and Metformin hydrochloride. It works by increasing insulin production, helping to restore your body's appropriate response to insulin, especially muscle and fatty tissues, thereby lowering your elevated blood sugar levels.

Hypoglycemia refers to low blood glucose levels. Ten20-M 500mg Tablet may cause hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia can occur if you miss or delay your food, drink alcohol, exercise excessively, or take other antidiabetic medicine along with this medicine.

If you feel that your blood sugar levels are dropping, eat glucose tablets or chocolate immediately. This will help to increase your sugar levels instantly. So, it is always advised to carry glucose tablets or sugar candies with you.

Do not stop taking Ten20-M 500mg Tablet without consulting your doctor on your own as it may cause an increase in blood glucose levels. Continue taking Ten20-M 500mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it to you. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Ten20-M 500mg Tablet .

If you miss a dose, try to take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take the scheduled dose instead. Avoid taking the double dose as it might cause unpleasant side effects or overdose.