Teneligliptin

Uses

Teneligliptin is used for the treatment of type-2 diabetes mellitus.

How it Works

Teneligliptin is known as a Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor, it helps increase the amount of insulin released by the pancreas, which in turn lowers the blood glucose levels. Teneligliptin has down positive results in glycemic control with minimal risk of side effects such as hypoglycemia and weight gain.

Common Side effects

Patients who take Teneligliptin may suffer from such side effects;

Headache,
Hypoglycaemia(minimal),
Upper respiratory tract infection,
Nasopharyngitis,
Constipation

Lurasidone

Uses

Lurasidone is used in the treatment of schizophrenia.

How it Works

Lurasidone works by modulating the action of chemical messengers in the brain that affects thoughts, thus balancing out the chemical messengers and allowing the symptoms of schizophrenia to be reduced.

Common Side effects

Patients who take Lurasidone　may suffer from such side effects;

Abdominal pain upper,
Sleepiness,
Dry mouth,
Dyspepsia,
Parkinsonism,
Akathisia,
Anxiety,
Agitation,
Insomnia,
Nausea,
Vomiting,
Weight gain,
Stomach discomfort,
Restlessness,
Increased saliva production