Danavish Metformin+Teneligliptin 500mg/20mg Tablet ER
Danavish Metformin+Teneligliptin 500mg/20mg Tablet ER is a combination of two medicines that control high blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This helps prevent serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage and blindness and may also reduce your chances of having a heart attack or stroke.
Danavish Metformin+Teneligliptin 500mg/20mg Tablet ER
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
Danavish Metformin+Teneligliptin 500mg/20mg Tablet ER is a combination of two medicines that control high blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This helps prevent serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage and blindness and may also reduce your chances of having a heart attack or stroke.
Danavish Metformin+Teneligliptin 500mg/20mg Tablet ER is a combination of two medicines that control high blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This helps prevent serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage and blindness and may also reduce your chances of having a heart attack or stroke.
Danavish Metformin+Teneligliptin 500mg/20mg 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.
03Uses
Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
04How To Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Danavish Metformin+Teneligliptin 500mg/20mg Tablet ER is to be taken with food.
05How It Works
Danavish Metformin+Teneligliptin 500mg/20mg Tablet ER is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines:
06What If You Miss A Dose?
Q: What if you forget to take Danavish Tablet ER?
A: If you miss a dose of Danavish Metformin+Teneligliptin 500mg/20mg Tablet ER, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
07Benefits
In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Danavish Metformin+Teneligliptin 500mg/20mg Tablet ER is a combination of two medicines that work together in different ways to lower your blood glucose levels. Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control your blood glucose level, your risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs is also lowered. Additionally, proper control of diabetes can also reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life. You should keep using this medicine for as long as it is prescribed because it is protecting your future health.
08Side Effects
Nausea
Vomiting
Headache
Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
Diarrhea
09Safety Information
Alcohol:UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Danavish Metformin+Teneligliptin 500mg/20mg Tablet ER.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Danavish Metformin+Teneligliptin 500mg/20mg Tablet ER may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Danavish Metformin+Teneligliptin 500mg/20mg Tablet ER is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Danavish Metformin+Teneligliptin 500mg/20mg Tablet ER alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney:CAUTION
Danavish Metformin+Teneligliptin 500mg/20mg Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Danavish Metformin+Teneligliptin 500mg/20mg Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Danavish Metformin+Teneligliptin 500mg/20mg Tablet ER is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advisable while you are taking this medicine.
Liver:UNSAFE
Danavish Metformin+Teneligliptin 500mg/20mg Tablet ER is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug Tips
You have been prescribed this combination medicine as it can control blood sugar better than metformin alone.
Take it in addition to regular exercise and a healthy diet to lower levels of blood sugar.
Take it with food to lower your chance of having an upset stomach.
Chances of weight gain and low blood sugar are lesser as compared to other diabetes medicines.
Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor about your diabetes treatment if you are due to have surgery under a general anesthetic.
Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any deep or rapid breathing, persistent nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain as Danavish Metformin+Teneligliptin 500mg/20mg Tablet ER may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis, which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood.
References
Sources and references
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