10 Li 20 MG Tablet 10
₹116.33
Quick fact
This prescription tablet contains teneligliptin and is used with diet and exercise to help manage type 2 diabetes in adults when those measures do not control blood sugar enough.
Uses
What is 10 Li 20 MG Tablet 10 & Important Details
This is an oral prescription medicine for adults with type 2 diabetes.
- It is supplied as a tablet.
- Teneligliptin is its active ingredient.
How does 10 Li 20 MG Tablet 10 work (mechanism of action)?
Teneligliptin acts on an enzyme involved in regulating insulin secretion. This helps the body produce more insulin and lower blood glucose.
- It inhibits the DPP-4 enzyme, which regulates insulin secretion.
- This can increase insulin production and help lower blood glucose.
Specialized or Off-Label Uses of 10 Li 20 MG Tablet 10
No off-label use is established in the available information.
Conditions That 10 Li 20 MG Tablet 10 Will Not Treat
This medicine is not suitable for type I diabetes.
Benefits
What are the benefits of taking 10 Li 20 MG Tablet 10
The medicine is used to support blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes when diet and exercise alone are not enough.
- It helps control blood sugar levels.
- Maintaining blood sugar control may help reduce the risk of long-term diabetes-related complications.
Side Effects
What are the most common side effects of 10 Li 20 MG Tablet 10?
Commonly listed side effects include digestive symptoms, headache, joint pain, nasal congestion and low blood sugar.
- Nausea, diarrhoea or constipation.
- Headache or joint pain.
Speak to your doctor if a side effect does not improve, becomes serious or worries you.
What are the serious side effects of 10 Li 20 MG Tablet 10?
Some symptoms need prompt medical attention. The available information identifies severe abdominal pain and persistent nausea as warning signs.
- Severe abdominal pain that radiates to the back.
- Persistent nausea.
- Signs of a serious allergic reaction.
Stop the medicine and contact a doctor immediately if these serious symptoms occur.
Severe Allergic Reactions of 10 Li 20 MG Tablet 10?
Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to teneligliptin. A serious allergic reaction needs urgent medical attention.
- Signs of a serious allergic reaction.
Stop taking it and seek immediate medical care if a serious allergic reaction occurs.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medication?
Possible mild side effects also include:
- Gas.
- Cold-like symptoms.
The available information does not state how often these occur.
10 Li 20 MG Tablet 10 Dosage Guidelines
Overview
Take this medicine in the dose and for the duration advised by your doctor. The available information does not establish a complete dose for adults.
Do not decide your dose yourself. Your doctor will advise how to take it for your condition.
Adults
A specific adult dose is not established in the available information. Follow the dose prescribed by your doctor.
Children
A children’s dose is not established. The available information advises consulting a doctor about use in children.
Older adults
A specific dose for older adults is not established. A doctor should decide any adjustment and monitor treatment carefully.
- Dose and treatment duration are decided by the prescriber.
- Age, body weight and disease condition are factors the doctor may consider.
Dosage Adjustments for Kidney, Liver, or Other Health Problems
The available information does not give specific dose adjustments for kidney or liver problems. Your doctor should decide what is appropriate.
- Normal kidney function: A specific dose for this situation is not established in the available information.
- Reduced kidney function: Consult your doctor if you have or have had kidney-related disease.
- Severe kidney impairment: A specific dose for severe kidney impairment is not established in the available information.
- Dialysis: A dose for people receiving dialysis is not established in the available information.
- Liver disease: Use with caution in severe liver disease, and discuss treatment with your doctor.
- Other important conditions: Tell your doctor about heart or hormonal problems, gut surgery or malnutrition.
Do not change your dose without medical advice.
How Often and How Long to Take 10 Li 20 MG Tablet 10?
The available information does not establish a complete dosing frequency.
- Take the dose and treatment duration advised by your doctor.
- Taking it at the same time each day is advised in the available product information.
How should I take 10 Li 20 MG Tablet 10?
Taking 10 Li 20 MG Tablet 10 With or Without Food
The tablet may be taken with or without food. Another source advises taking it preferably after meals; ask your doctor which instruction to follow.
How to Take Specific Forms (Tablets, Chewables, Liquid Suspension)
Tablets: Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew it.
Overdose/Missed Dose
What should I do if I accidentally use too much 10 Li 20 MG Tablet 10?
If you take more than prescribed, seek medical attention immediately or contact a poison control centre, even if you have no symptoms.
What should I do if I miss a dose of 10 Li 20 MG Tablet 10?
Take a missed dose when you remember unless it is nearly time for the next dose. Then skip it and resume your schedule; do not take two doses together.
Interactions
Does 10 Li 20 MG Tablet 10 interact with foods or drinks?
Avoid alcohol while taking this medicine because it may increase the risk of side effects. The available information does not establish a specific interaction with foods.
Does 10 Li 20 MG Tablet 10 interact with other medicines (drug interactions)
Tell your doctor about all medicines you take, especially medicines for diabetes or the following groups.
- Other diabetes medicines, including insulin.
- Beta blockers or salicylic acid.
- Medicines for depression, adrenaline or thyroid hormones.
- Medicines for irregular heartbeats.
10 Li 20 MG Tablet 10 and Blood Thinners
A specific interaction with blood thinners is not established in the available information. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about your medicines.
10 Li 20 MG Tablet 10 and Birth Control (if applicable)
A specific interaction with birth control is not established in the available information. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions.
Interactions with Supplements, Vitamins, and Herbal Products
The available information does not establish specific interactions with supplements, vitamins or herbal products.
Warnings & Precautions
Who should not use 10 Li 20 MG Tablet 10?
Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to teneligliptin. It is intended to manage type 2 diabetes, not type I diabetes.
- Tell your doctor if you have liver or heart problems, hormonal problems, gut surgery or malnutrition.
- The available information does not recommend this medicine for children.
What should I know about 10 Li 20 MG Tablet 10 before using it?
Before starting treatment, tell your doctor about your health conditions and all medicines you take.
- Mention liver or heart problems, hormonal problems, gut surgery or malnutrition.
- Use caution with severe liver disease or heart problems such as heart failure or a slow heartbeat.
Precautions for Pre-existing Conditions (Heart, Kidney, Liver)
Kidney disease: Consult your doctor if you have or have had kidney-related disease.
Liver disease: Use with caution if you have severe liver disease and discuss treatment with your doctor.
Heart disease: Tell your doctor about heart problems. Use caution with heart failure or a slow heartbeat.
Alcohol: Can You Drink Alcohol While Taking 10 Li 20 MG Tablet 10?
Avoid alcohol while taking this medicine because it may increase the risk of side effects.
- Ask your doctor if you need advice about alcohol during treatment.
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use during pregnancy only if a physician prescribes it after evaluating the risks and benefits.
Breastfeeding: Breastfeeding should be stopped during treatment; consult your doctor.
Children: Use in children is not established; consult a doctor.
Older adults: Use with caution; a doctor should decide any dose adjustment and monitor treatment carefully.
Safe Usage & Best Practices
Why You Must Complete the Full Prescription
Take the medicine for the duration your doctor advises. Do not stop it unless your doctor tells you to.
Consequences of Skipping Doses or Sharing Medication
If you miss a dose, follow the missed-dose instructions.
- Do not change or stop treatment without your doctor’s advice.
- Do not share this medicine with anyone else.
Can 10 Li 20 MG Tablet 10 cause constipation?
Yes.
- Other common digestive effects include nausea and diarrhoea.
What should you do if you feel better before finishing the medication?
Feeling better is not a reason to change or stop your treatment without speaking to your doctor.
- Continue taking it as prescribed.
- Ask your doctor before changing the dose or stopping.
Storage Details
Store the tablets in a cool, dry place at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and moisture.
- Keep the medicine out of reach of children.
Common brand names – 10 Li 20 MG Tablet 10 available in India, USA, UK, Canada
- India: Sold as 10 Li 20 MG Tablet 10 by Indian online pharmacies such as Tata 1mg, Netmeds and Apollo Pharmacy. Other brand names are not established in the available information.
- USA: Availability under a specific brand name is not established in the available information.
- UK: Availability under a specific brand name is not established in the available information.
- Canada: Availability under a specific brand name is not established in the available information.
Frequently asked questions
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1. What is this medicine used for?
Ans: It helps manage type 2 diabetes in adults alongside diet and exercise.
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2. Can I take it with food?
Ans: It may be taken with or without food; another source prefers after meals, so follow your doctor’s advice.
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3. What if I miss a dose?
Ans: Take it when remembered unless it is nearly time for the next dose; do not double the dose.
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4. Can children take this medicine?
Ans: Use in children is not established. Ask a doctor before use.
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5. Should I avoid alcohol?
Ans: Yes. Alcohol may increase the risk of side effects while taking this medicine.
