Teniva-M
Tablet ER 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.