Teniva 20 Tablet

How to use Teniva 20 Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Teniva Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Medicine Works

Teniva Tablet is an anti-diabetic 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.

Expert Advice

• Teniva Tablet is used alone or together with other diabetes medicines to control blood sugar and avoid long-term complications.
• You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines (if prescribed) along with Teniva Tablet.
• It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal. Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking this medicine. 
• Chances of weight gain and low blood sugar are lesser as compared to other diabetes medicines.
• Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, and anxiety.
• Inform your doctor if you notice joint pains or develop symptoms such as stomach pain, nausea, and/or vomiting.
• Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
• Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Teniva Tablet affects you.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. How to take Teniva?

The usual dose of Teniva is once a day with or without food. Take it preferably at the same time every day. Read the product label carefully before use and follow your doctor"s advice.

Q. Can Teniva be taken along with metformin?

Yes, Teniva can be taken with metformin. It is a good add-on treatment if the blood sugars are very high even after taking metformin. The risk of low blood sugar level (hypoglycemia) is very low with both the medicines.