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Tenumet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. The alternative uses of Tenumet have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Tenumet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Tenumet include Stomach Upset, Difficulty urinating, Hypoglycemia (Low blood sugar level). While these are the most often observed Tenumet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Tenumet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Tenumet's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. In addition, Tenumet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Tenumet related warnings section.
Tenumet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Tenumet in conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Anemia, Shock. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Tenumet contraindications section.
Besides this, Tenumet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Tenumet, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Tenumet is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Tenumet safe for pregnant women?
Tenumet may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Tenumet again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Tenumet safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Tenumet. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Tenumet on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Tenumet on kidneys.
What is the effect of Tenumet on the Liver?
There is no research available on the side effects of Tenumet on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Tenumet on the Heart?
Side effects of Tenumet on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
Tenumet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tenumet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tenumet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Tenumet is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Tenumet
There is no information on the effects of taking Tenumet with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tenumet
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Tenumet.
Tenumet is not a known cause of alopecia (hair loss). However, the conditions treated by Tenumet type 2 diabetes and PCOS, often list hair loss as a possible symptom.
Tenumet can be taken forever, diabetes is a progressive disease it's possible that more medication and/or insulin may eventually need to be added to the regime.
Tenumet is used with a proper diet and exercise program, to treat diabetes. It is also used with other medication to reduce the high blood sugar. It is used in a patient with type2 diabetes. It is also used in the treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and cancer.
Yes, Tenumet can cause night sweat, the exact mechanism of sweating is not known. But some research suggests that Tenumet 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 Tenumet may need to be adjusted.
Tenumet helps in weight loss by reducing appetite and food intake. It also increases the insulin sensitivity in your body to work more effectively. This lead to decreased glucose production increases the use of glucose and decrease the fat deposition further helps in weight loss. However, Tenumet is not approved for weight loss, this is an off-label use.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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