Zofaten-20
Tablet
Dose Type
Teneligliptin 20 mg
Generic Name
National Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
Manufactured By
Information
Zofaten-20 is a brand name of teneligliptin 20 mg tablet. It belongs to oral hypoglycemic agent that reduces high blood sugar.
Therapeutic Class
Antidiabetics ( DPP-4 inhibitor)
Dose and Direction of Use
It is for oral adminsitration
Mode of Action
Teneligliptin selectively blocks DPP-4 enzyme which is responsible for inactivation of incretins like GLP-1 & GIP.
This results in glucose dependent stimulation of insulin and decrease in glucagon release.Thus decreases HbA1C, fasting and post prandial glucose level.
Uses
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Contraindications
Don't take this medicine if you have:
- Hypersensitivity to Teneligliptin.
- Severe ketosis, diabetic coma or history of diabetic coma, type 1 diabetes.
- Severe trauma, before and after the surgery and when the blood glucose level is controlled with insulin injection.
Precautions and Warning
- Consult with your doctor if you are pregnant or breast feeding woman before taking this medicine to understand the risk and benefit ratio.
- Talk to your doctor about past medical history like kidney problem or liver problem before taking this medicine
- Avoid any alcoholic drinks as it can worsen the risk of low blood sugar level.
- Take the medication as prescribed by the doctor with proper diret and exercise.
- Pack a biscuit or chocolate incase you suffer from low blood sugar level.
- Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while taking this medicine.