Tenglyn: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Tenglyn Information

Tenglyn, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Diabetes are some of its major therapeutic uses.

The right dosage of Tenglyn depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Tenglyn also has some side effects, the most common being Hypoglycemia (Low blood sugar level), Constipation. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Tenglyn as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Tenglyn are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Tenglyn is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Tenglyn related warnings talks about Tenglyn's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Tenglyn contraindications section.

Drug reaction of Tenglyn with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Tenglyn is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

Tenglyn Benefits & Uses
Tenglyn Dosage & How to Take
Tenglyn Side Effects
Tenglyn Related Warnings
Tenglyn Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Tenglyn
Tenglyn Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Tenglyn Benefits & Uses

Tenglyn is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Diabetes (Read More - 10 Home Remedies for Diabetes)

Tenglyn 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: 20 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 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: 20 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Tenglyn Related Warnings

Is the use of Tenglyn safe for pregnant women?

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

Moderate
Is the use of Tenglyn safe during breastfeeding?

Tenglyn may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Tenglyn on the Kidneys?

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

Unknown
What is the effect of Tenglyn on the Liver?

Information about safety of Tenglyn for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Tenglyn on the Heart?

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

Unknown

Tenglyn Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tenglyn unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Diabetes Type 1
Infections
Trauma

Frequently asked Questions about Tenglyn

Is this Tenglyn habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Tenglyn has not been reported.

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

Tenglyn does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Tenglyn only as per medical advice.

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

No, Tenglyn cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Tenglyn Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Tenglyn

There is no information on the effects of taking Tenglyn with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Tenglyn

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Tenglyn and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Tenglyn

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Tenglyn?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

Tenglyn is a brand name of Teneligliptin and it is available in the form of tablets. It belongs to the class of drugs known as oral anti-hypoglycemic agents. Tenglyn is a prescription drug that is used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Tenglyn without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

No, Tenglyn is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to the patient to take for this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause very unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.

Question about 5 years ago

Can Tenglyn cause constipation?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Tenglyn may cause constipation. It has been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing the same after taking this drug, you are advised to consult about it with your doctor immediately.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I feel dizzy after taking Tenglyn ?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, you may feel dizzy after taking Tenglyn. It has been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing the same after taking this drug, you are advised to consult about it with your doctor.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Tenglyn work?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Tenglyn work by reducing the hormone activity that raises blood sugar level and promotes the release of insulin thus, help in the management of diabetes mellitus.