Tenali M 1000/20 Tablet ER: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Tenali M 1000/20 Tablet ER Benefits & Uses

Tenali M 1000/20 Tablet ER is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Diabetes (Read More - 10 Home Remedies for Diabetes)

Tenali M 1000/20 Tablet ER Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Tenali M 1000/20 Tablet ER Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Tenali M 1000/20 Tablet ER is used -

Severe

Blurred vision

Moderate

Palpitations (fluttering in chest)
Chest Pain

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Altered taste
Diarrhoea
पेट दर्द
Loss of appetite
Headache
पेट की गैस
Dyspepsia

Common

Stomach Upset
Difficulty urinating
Hypoglycemia (Low blood sugar level)
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Unknown

Tremor
Eczema (Read More - Natural remedies for eczema)
Contact Dermatitis

Tenali M 1000/20 Tablet ER Related Warnings

Is the use of Tenali M 1000/20 Tablet ER safe for pregnant women?

Tenali M may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Tenali M again without your doctor's advice.

Mild
Is the use of Tenali M 1000/20 Tablet ER safe during breastfeeding?

Tenali M should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Moderate
What is the effect of Tenali M 1000/20 Tablet ER on the Kidneys?

In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Tenali M on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Tenali M 1000/20 Tablet ER on the Liver?

There is no research available on the side effects of Tenali M on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Safe
What is the effect of Tenali M 1000/20 Tablet ER on the Heart?

No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Tenali M on heart. So it is not known whether taking Tenali M will cause side effects on heart or not.

Safe

Tenali M 1000/20 Tablet ER Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tenali M 1000/20 Tablet ER unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Anemia
Shock
Heart Failure
Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)
Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease
Diabetes Type 1
Infections
Trauma

Frequently asked Questions about Tenali M 1000/20 Tablet ER

Is this Tenali M 1000/20 Tablet ER habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Tenali M 1000/20 Tablet ER.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Tenali M 1000/20 Tablet ER does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Tenali M 1000/20 Tablet ER only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Tenali M 1000/20 Tablet ER is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Tenali M 1000/20 Tablet ER Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Tenali M 1000/20 Tablet ER

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Tenali M 1000/20 Tablet ER with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Tenali M 1000/20 Tablet ER

Information about the interaction of Tenali M 1000/20 Tablet ER and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Tenali M 1000/20 Tablet ER

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Tenali M with statin?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Yes, Tenali M can be taken with the statin. There is no serious or harmful interaction have been observed between them. Some studies say that it's possible your blood sugar (blood glucose) level may increase when you take a statin, which may lead to developing type 2 diabetes. The risk is small but important enough that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning on statin labels regarding blood glucose levels and diabetes.

Question about 6 years ago

What is Tenali M?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Tenali M contain metformin, is an oral antidiabetic drug which belongs to the class of biguanide. It is the first-line medication for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, particularly in people who are overweight. It is also used in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome. Moreover, it also reduces the risk of cardiovascular complications of diabetes.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Tenali M cause alopecia (hair loss)?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Tenali M is not a known cause of alopecia (hair loss). However, the conditions treated by Tenali M type 2 diabetes and PCOS, often list hair loss as a possible symptom.

Question almost 6 years ago

What are the long term effects of Tenali M?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

The long-term use can lead to the deficiency of Vitamin B12, which can further lead to megaloblastic anemia. Furthermore, Long-term Metformin use can also lead to kidney and liver problems.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Tenali M cause sweating?

Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Cardiology, Neurology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, Hepatology, Internal Medicine, Diabetology

Yes, Tenali M can cause night sweat, the exact mechanism of sweating is not known. But some research suggests that Tenali M causes hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) especially at night which can cause night sweats. Need to monitor your blood glucose level regularly, and talk to your doctor as your dose of Tenali M may need to be adjusted.