Tenepla M 1000mg/20mg Tablet SR can be prescribed
alone or together with other diabetes medications. All diabetes
medicines work best when used along with a healthy diet and regular
exercise. The dose you are given will depend on your condition, blood
sugar levels, and what other medicines you are taking. Taking it with
meals helps to reduce the chances of developing an upset stomach.
You
should take it regularly, at the same time each day, to get the most
benefit and you should not stop unless your doctor recommends it. It is
controlling your blood sugar levels and helping to prevent serious
complications in the future. It is important to stay on the diet and
exercise program recommended by your doctor while taking this medicine.
Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes.
The most
common side effects of taking this medicine include diarrhea, nausea,
vomiting, upset stomach, and headache. Low blood sugar level
(hypoglycemia) is a possible side effect if you are also taking other
diabetes medicines like insulin or sulfonylurea, so you need to know how
to recognize and deal with it.
This medicine is not suitable for
everyone. Before taking it, you should let your doctor know if you have
ever had kidney, liver, or heart disease, problems with your pancreas,
or if you drink a lot of alcohol. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should
also consult their doctor before taking this medicine. Some other
medicines can affect this one so tell your doctor about all the
medicines you are taking to make sure you are safe. You should try to
avoid drinking alcohol as it lowers blood glucose. Your doctor will
check your kidney function and blood sugar levels before and during
treatment.