Description
Uses:
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Helps control high blood sugar in Type 2 Diabetes
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Combination works by:
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Teneligliptin: increases insulin release after meals and decreases sugar levels
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Pioglitazone: improves insulin sensitivity in the body, allowing better sugar usage
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Helps reduce long-term complications like kidney damage, neuropathy, and vision issues
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Used when sugar is not adequately controlled with single medicines
Dosage:
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Usually 1 tablet once daily, as advised by doctor
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Dosage depends on blood sugar levels and patient response
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Do not change dose on your own
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Regular blood sugar monitoring required
How to Use:
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Swallow whole with water
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Can be taken with or without food
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Take at the same time every day
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Follow proper diet and exercise plan for best results
Precautions:
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Not for Type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis
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Inform doctor if you have liver, kidney, or heart problems
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Pioglitazone may cause weight gain and fluid retention—caution in heart failure patients
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Avoid alcohol
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Inform doctor if you experience swelling of legs, breathlessness, or rapid weight gain
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Not recommended in bladder cancer patients
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Use in pregnancy/breastfeeding only if prescribed
Side Effects:
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Weight gain
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Swelling of feet or ankles (edema)
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Headache
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Dizziness
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Low blood sugar (more likely with other diabetes medicines)
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Stomach discomfort
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Joint pain
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Rare: liver issues, heart failure symptoms, or allergic reactions
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