Glipesta
Glipesta Products are primarily used for
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
About Glipesta Products
Uses of Glipesta Products
Teneligliptin is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is used along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.
Glipesta Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Glipesta are Headache, Constipation, Dizziness, Diarrhea, Fever, Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level), Nausea, Vomiting.
How Glipesta Products work
Teneligliptin is an antidiabetic medication. It works by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas and decreasing the hormones that raise blood sugar levels. This reduces the fasting and postmeal sugar levels.
Patient Concerns about Glipesta Products
Frequently asked questions about Glipesta Products
Frequently asked questions about Teneligliptin
Q. Does Glipesta 20mg Tablet cause weight gain?
No, Glipesta 20mg Tablet is not known to cause weight gain by itself. However, keeping a healthy weight is an important part of managing diabetes. Consult your doctor if you experience weight gain while taking Glipesta 20mg Tablet.
Q. Is Glipesta 20mg Tablet bad for your kidneys?
No, Glipesta 20mg Tablet is not bad for your kidneys if your kidney function is normal. However, it is important to inform your doctor if you have, or ever had, any kidney problems. If you have kidney problems, you may need dose modification.
Q. Do I still have to manage my diet and exercise while on Glipesta 20mg Tablet?
Yes, it is important to manage your diet and exercise while taking Glipesta 20mg Tablet. In addition to medicine, making healthy food choices and being physically active are also important to effectively manage blood sugar levels. You may consult a dietitian and follow a diet chart that suits you best. A well-balanced diet is one part of a healthy lifestyle for people with type 2 diabetes. Additionally, thirty minutes of exercise such as a brisk walk is recommended.
Q. Can my blood sugar levels go too low on Glipesta 20mg Tablet?
Yes, it is possible that your blood sugar levels may become very low (hypoglycemia). The chances are higher if you are on any other antidiabetic medicine or insulin along with Glipesta 20mg Tablet. Additionally, blood sugar levels can take a huge dip if you skip meals, exercise more than usual, or if you have taken an overdose of Glipesta 20mg Tablet. If you experience a sudden fall in your sugar levels, inform your doctor. The doctor may suggest dose modification to prevent your blood sugar levels from decreasing significantly (hypoglycemia). Follow your doctor’s advice and monitor your blood sugar levels regularly.
Q. How long do I need to take Glipesta 20mg Tablet?
Glipesta 20mg Tablet only helps to manage your blood sugar levels but does not cure your diabetes. Keep taking Glipesta 20mg Tablet as long as your doctor recommends it. You may have to take it lifelong. It is important to keep your blood sugar levels under control as any fluctuations in your blood sugar levels may cause serious problems. Therefore, do not stop taking it without talking to your doctor.
Q. What will happen if I accidentally take more than the prescribed dose of Glipesta 20mg Tablet?
If you have accidentally taken more than the prescribed dose of Glipesta 20mg Tablet, your blood sugar levels may become too low (hypoglycemia). This hypoglycemia may be mild or severe. Monitor your blood sugar levels more frequently for the next 24 hours. Mild episodes of hypoglycemia (with symptoms like anxiety, sweating, weakness, tremors, fast heartbeat) can usually be corrected with the help of sugary foods such as sugar or glucose candy, fruit juice and glucose/glucon-D. However, it is important to consult your doctor to decide the further course of treatment. More severe episodes of hypoglycemia may even lead to a seizure (fit) or unconsciousness. This can be life-threatening and immediate medical help may be required.
Q. What if I miss a dose of Glipesta 20mg Tablet?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If in case you do not remember until it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not take two doses of Glipesta 20mg Tablet at the same time.
Q. What is the most important information I should know about Glipesta 20mg Tablet?
Glipesta 20mg Tablet is safe to use if taken in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor. However, in rare cases, some serious side effects can also be observed. In some people, Glipesta 20mg Tablet may cause inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis) which could be severe and can even lead to death. If you experience severe and persistent pain in your stomach area (abdomen), stop the medication and immediately contact your doctor. Glipesta 20mg Tablet can also cause heart failure. This means the heart is not able to pump blood well enough, therefore, inform your doctor if you have or ever had heart problems before you start taking Glipesta 20mg Tablet. In addition to that, problems related to kidneys should also be discussed with the doctor.
Q. Is Glipesta 20mg Tablet safe to be taken for a long term?
Yes, it is safe to take Glipesta 20mg Tablet for a long time. Its long-term use, which can continue for months, years or even lifelong, has not shown any harmful effects. Keep taking Glipesta 20mg Tablet as long as your doctor recommends it. Remember, Glipesta 20mg Tablet only helps to keep your blood sugar levels under control but does not cure your diabetes.