Glytrin

Tablet · Medley Pharma
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE

Glytrin is a tablet made by Medley Pharma that contains Teneligliptin 20 mg. Teneligliptin is a diabetes medicine (dpp-4 inhibitor): helps the body release insulin after meals to lower blood sugar.

Ingredient (salt)Amount
Teneligliptin20 mg

What it is used for

Helps the body release insulin after meals to lower blood sugar.

How it works

A DPP-4 inhibitor (gliptin) widely used in India; it works like sitagliptin and is cheaper.

How to take it

Usually 20 mg once a day, with or without food.

Common side effects

  • Headache
  • Stuffy nose or sore throat
  • Joint pain

Get medical help straight away if

  • Severe stomach pain spreading to the back (pancreatitis)
  • Blistering skin (bullous pemphigoid)
  • Allergic swelling
  • Palpitations

Be careful

Caution with heart rhythm problems.

Other medicines and interactions

Low blood sugar is more likely when combined with sulfonylureas or insulin.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Not recommended in pregnancy or while breastfeeding; insulin is preferred.

Same composition, other brands (11)

Zita 20TenlimacTenglynDynagliptEternex-TMegagliptinTenaliGlyptenTenzulixZilentaZita Plus

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.

Common questions

What is Glytrin?

Glytrin is a tablet by Medley Pharma containing Teneligliptin 20 mg.

What is Glytrin used for?

Helps the body release insulin after meals to lower blood sugar.

How should I take Glytrin?

Usually 20 mg once a day, with or without food. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.

What are the side effects of Glytrin?

Common side effects include: Headache, stuffy nose or sore throat, joint pain. Get medical help straight away for: Severe stomach pain spreading to the back (pancreatitis), blistering skin (bullous pemphigoid), allergic swelling, palpitations.

Does Glytrin need a prescription?

Yes. In India it is a prescription (Schedule H) medicine, so a pharmacist should sell it only with a doctor's prescription.

Can I take Glytrin in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Not recommended in pregnancy or while breastfeeding; insulin is preferred.

What are the substitutes for Glytrin?

Brands with the same composition: Zita 20, Tenlimac, Tenglyn, Dynaglipt, Eternex-T, Megagliptin, Tenali, Glypten, Tenzulix, Zilenta, Zita Plus. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching.

Sources and further reading

NHS (UK National Health Service) and MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) are free, reviewed medicine guides. Brand names and doses there may differ from India.

Composition checked against pack details from large Indian online pharmacies. Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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For information only, not medical advice. This page is a plain-language summary written from standard prescribing information and the public guides linked below. Brands sometimes change their formula, so always check the composition printed on the pack. Doses here are typical adult doses; yours may differ. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without your doctor or pharmacist, and keep all medicines away from children. In an emergency, call 112 (India) or your local emergency number.