Teneligliptin

Diabetes medicine (DPP-4 inhibitor)
PRESCRIPTION ONLY IN INDIA

Teneligliptin is a diabetes medicine (DPP-4 inhibitor) found in 26 medicines sold in India, such as Zita 20, Tenlimac, Tenglyn. Below: what it is for, how it works, how to take it, side effects, interactions and pregnancy advice.

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.

Brands of Teneligliptin (12)

DynagliptEternex-TGlyptenGlytrinMegagliptinTenaliTenglynTenlimacTenzulixZilentaZita 20Zita Plus

Combination medicines that contain Teneligliptin (14)

Afoglip M 1000Dynaglipt-M ForteInogla-M 1000Olymprix M 1000T Glip-M 1000Tendia M ForteTenebite M 20/1000Tenelichoice-M 1000Tenepride M 1000Tenglyn M 1000Tenlimac M 1000Zita Met Plus 20/1000Zita-Met 20/500Ziten-M 1000/20

Common questions

What is Teneligliptin used for?

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

How does Teneligliptin work?

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

How should I take Teneligliptin?

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

What are the side effects of Teneligliptin?

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

Does Teneligliptin interact with other medicines?

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

Is Teneligliptin safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding?

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

Does Teneligliptin need a prescription in India?

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

Which brands contain Teneligliptin?

Afoglip M 1000, Dynaglipt, Dynaglipt-M Forte, Eternex-T, Glypten, Glytrin, Inogla-M 1000, Megagliptin, Olymprix M 1000, T Glip-M 1000, Tenali, Tendia M Forte, Tenebite M 20/1000, Tenelichoice-M 1000, Tenepride M 1000, Tenglyn, Tenglyn M 1000, Tenlimac, Tenlimac M 1000, Tenzulix, Zilenta, Zita 20, Zita Met Plus 20/1000, Zita Plus, Zita-Met 20/500 and 1 more.

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.

Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu from standard prescribing information.

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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.