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Tegrital 100 MG Syrup

Manufactured byNovartis India Ltd.
ContainsCarbamazepine
Description
Tegrital 100 MG Syrup is an anticonvulsant that is used to control seizures and trigeminal neuralgia. Take this medicine at the same time regularly. Do not take this medicine if you have are suffering from impaired liver function and low WBC count.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Tegrital 100 MG Syrup

Mazetol 100 MG Syrup
Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Tegrital 100 MG Syrup

  • Blurred vision
  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea or Vomiting
  • stiffness of limbs
  • Headache
  • Drowsiness
  • Frequent urination
  • Weight gain
  • Yellow colored eyes or skin
  • Dry mouth
  • Increased sweating
  • Skin Rash

Uses of Tegrital 100 MG Syrup

What is it prescribed for?

  • Epilepsy
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The peak effect of this medicine can be observed in 4.5 hours for immediate-release tablets, 3 to 12 hours for extended-release tablets and 1.5 hours for oral suspension.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 2 to 3 days
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Consumption of alcohol with this medicine is not recommended as it increases the risk of side effects like dizziness, difficulty in concentration. Do not perform activities that require mental alertness like driving or operating machinery.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit forming tendency has been reported.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    This medicine is recommended only if clearly needed when no safer alternative is available. Monitoring of undesired effects like discoloration of eyes and skin is necessary, drowsiness, and weight gain is necessary.

Allergy

Avoid if you have a known history of allergy to Tegrital 100 MG Syrup.

Bone marrow suppression

Do not use this medicine if you have a history of bone marrow suppression or any blood disorder.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is recommended only if clearly needed when no safer alternative is available. Monitoring of undesired effects like discoloration of eyes and skin is necessary, drowsiness, and weight gain is necessary.
General warnings

Suicidal thoughts

Use of Tegrital 100 MG Syrup may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or depression. Therefore this medicine should be used with caution and prescription size should be limited in patients with depression or suicidal tendencies.

Skin reactions

Tegrital 100 MG Syrup may cause severe skin reactions like stevens-johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis. Inform the doctor if any symptoms appear and discontinue the treatment as early as possible.

Blood cell count

Tegrital 100 MG Syrup may cause agranulocytosis and aplastic anemia. Frequent monitoring of blood cell count is necessary.

Withdrawal symptoms

Tegrital 100 MG Syrup should not be stopped immediately without informing the doctor due to the risk of withdrawal symptoms like convulsions, behavioral disorder, tremor, and anxiety. Gradual dose reduction should be made based on the outcomes in the patient.

Impaired liver function

Tegrital 100 MG Syrup should be used with caution in the patients with mild to moderate liver injury. Lowest possible doses should be initiated and increase the dose based on the patient's response. This medicine is not recommended in the patients with severe liver injury.

Impaired kidney function

Use with caution in the patients with the kidney injury. Half of the usual starting dose should be administered if CrCl is less than 50 ml/min.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of Tegrital 100 MG Syrup, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it’s almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Use of Anticonvulsants with alcohol will increase the central nervous system and respiratory system depression.

Instructions

Consumption of alcohol with this medicine is not recommended as it increases the risk of side effects like dizziness, difficulty in concentration. Do not perform activities that require mental alertness like driving or operating machinery.
Interaction with Medicine

Diltiazem

Ethinyl Estradiol

Azole antifungal agents

Disease interactions

Depression

Tegrital 100 MG Syrup should be given with caution in the patients with depression and suicidal thoughts. Frequent monitoring of depression symptoms is necessary. Dose adjustments are to be made based on the outcomes in the patient.

Liver Disease

Tegrital 100 MG Syrup should be used with caution in the patients with the mild to moderate liver disease. Frequent monitoring of liver function tests is necessary. Suitable dose adjustments or an alternate medicine should be considered based on the clinical condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take Tegrital 100 MG Syrup with or without food. Do not take in larger amounts than advised. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects. Do not stop taking the medicine without consulting your doctor as it may cause seizures.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
It works by acting on ion channels in the brain and decreases the repetitive firing of brain cells.
Legal Status

Approved

Banned

Approved

Approved

Classification

Category

Anticonvulsants

Schedule

Schedule H

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Prescribing medicines in pregnancy database [Internet]. Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). 2017 [cited 8 April 2017]. Available from:

https://www.tga.gov.au/prescribing-medicines-pregnancy-database#searchname

[Internet]. Toxnet.nlm.nih.gov. 2017 [cited 8 April 2017]. Available from:

https://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/sis/search2/f?./temp/~IYDc4f:1
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