Question 1

What is Teneligliptin and canagliflozin used for?

Accepted Answer

This medication is an antidiabetic (sodium glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor), prescribed for type 2 diabetes mellitus along with diet and exercise.  For patients with type 2 diabetes along with diabetic kidney disease, physicians should consider using an SGLT2 inhibitor when the eGFR is at or above 30, especially with albuminuria above 300 mg/g, to lower renal and CV risk as per A.D.A recommendations.

Question 2

What is the active ingredient in Teneligliptin and canagliflozin?

Accepted Answer

Teneligliptin and canagliflozin

Question 3

What are the side effects of Teneligliptin and canagliflozin?

Accepted Answer

Most Common
-    Female genital mycotic infections, urinary tract infection and increased urination.
Gastrointestinal
-    Increased thirst, constipation, nausea and vomiting.

Question 4

Can Teneligliptin and canagliflozin be used during pregnancy?

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A:
Data is insufficient to support the use of SGLT2 inhibitors in pregnant women. However, the manufacturer does
not recommend canagliflozin for breastfeeding women
as it has potential risks to an infant’s developing kidney (
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Question 5

What precautions should be taken with Teneligliptin and canagliflozin?

Accepted Answer

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney or liver problems, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
•        Monitor kidney functions, potassium levels regularly while taking this medication; correct hypovolaemia (decreased blood volume) in patients with kidney impairment, the elderly and in patients with low systolic blood pressure.
•        Patient may develop with increased risk of genital mycotic infections and incre

Question 6

What ATC class does Teneligliptin and canagliflozin belong to?

Accepted Answer

Teneligliptin and canagliflozin: ATC A10BH08. ATC is the WHO Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification — it groups drugs by organ system and pharmacological mechanism.

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